biscayforce12 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

It's realy sad to see an old yacht like this go down and break up. All yachts come to an end and this may be as good a way as any. At least she didn't end her days in some back water just rotting away.

Danapaull (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Just a heads up; look at the chop on the water. No time for a pleasure craft. JP

Danapaull (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I was in a close situation like that leaving Newport Beach. The curent just 6 feet below the water level will drag a sail boat or any boat with a keel yet a power boat will not be effected. My advise is stay in the mid channel and let all the jet skis, kayaks and power boats go around you, even if your running under power. (P.S. dont let the dumb ass's comment who has never stepped foot on a boat never less sailed one, get you down.) LCDR Paull

schristian2006 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I think they tried to anchor. The family that took these pics and are in them on the beach are wonderful people that just happened to live on this beach. They just witnessed it happening, filmed it and called authorities.

zabezabe (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

A large boat sank today 10.7.09. I was out bodyboarding 2-4 ft. at CDM today and out of nowhere a flotilla of rescue craft appeared but the boat was a total loss thrashed against the jetty.

54spiritedwill54 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

i remember that

bubbagumpshrips (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I'd say good example of just what to do. Stand back and watch it sink from a safe distance.exon12 - Generally the coasties won't rescue a boat unless it is causing a hazard to navigation or endangering people. They leave it to be salvaged later, as they should as they are putting themselves in danger to try to rescue the property. While this is a nice boat(?), it's not worth anyone getting hurt over.

svenmaximus (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

whatever happened a beautiful boat is no more!

mumrap (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Maybe the owner wanted it sink? Slip payment mayhave drove him to do it.....

sandletanman (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

...that sinks...lol