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Rescue authorities criticise yacht owner who 'chased his yacht'

4:27 AM Wed 25 May 2011 GMT

'Would you attempt to save this yacht by chasing it in a dinghy?' .

How far would you risk your safety to save your yacht? A desperate boat-owner has attracted criticism by rescue authorities for chasing his drifting yacht in a dinghy during a 'horrendous' 40 knot gale. The yacht had broken free of its moorings at the yacht club where it was berthed and was gradually drifting towards the shore where it would undoubtedly have been destroyed. The 37-feet yacht broke free from its moorings at Scotland's Royal Gourock Yacht Club around 8.45pm during storms on Monday. Clyde Coastguard at Greenock received calls from members of the public reporting that it had ended ...

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