Superyacht Capsize: Crew Unaware of Lethal Wind Speeds
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An interim report reveals the luxury superyacht Bayesian, which sank off Sicily killing seven, capsized due to unexpectedly high winds. The 73mph gusts, exceeding the yacht's stability limits in its configuration (sails down, centreboard up), were unknown to the crew. The MAIB investigation, hampered by an ongoing Italian criminal probe, found the yacht was knocked 90 degrees in 15 seconds. While the crew attempted to secure the vessel, the speed and force of the wind proved overwhelming. The recovery operation is ongoing.
An interim report reveals the luxury superyacht Bayesian, which sank off Sicily killing seven, capsized due to unexpectedly high winds. The 73mph gusts, exceeding the yacht's stability limits in its configuration (sails down, centreboard up), were unknown to the crew. The MAIB investigation, hampered by an ongoing Italian criminal probe, found the yacht was knocked 90 degrees in 15 seconds. While the crew attempted to secure the vessel, the speed and force of the wind proved overwhelming. The recovery operation is ongoing.
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