Go Back   Cruiser Log World Cruising & Sailing Forums > Cruising Forums > General Cruising Forum
Cruiser Wiki Click Here to Login

Join Cruiser Log Today

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 05-18-2006, 04:47 PM   #1
Jan
Lieutenant
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 41
Default VOR: crewmember dies

Last night a crew member of ABNAMRO-2, the very nice guy Hans Horrevoets, died after being swept overboard. He was retrieved, but obviously too late: they didn't get him concsious again.

Off course they're not cruising, and taking all the risks the way they're driving the boat, but it makes you realize again your enormous vulnerability...

A big loss.

Jan
__________________

__________________
Jan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-23-2006, 07:06 PM   #2
Lieutenant
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 69
Send a message via MSN to Chetan
Default

indeed.... a terrible blow for his family and wife and child. And indeed the ABN Amro team and sailing community at large.

this from the Volvo site:

Thu, 18 May 2006 06:05:34 UTC

A crew member aboard ABN AMRO TWO, one of the yachts competing in the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06, died earlier this morning after failing to regain consciousness after being swept overboard from the boat.

The crew member has been named as Hans Horrevoets, 32, of The Netherlands.

ABN AMRO TWO was sailing in five metre seas and 30 knot winds about 1,300 miles from Land’s End, England when Horrevoets was washed overboard at 0211GMT. The crew of ABN AMRO TWO immediately turned the boat around, took the sails down and mounted a search and rescue effort. Horrevoets was located and lifted back on board.

However, despite the efforts of fellow crew members to resuscitate him, under the direction of medical advisors from Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, Horrevoets failed to regain consciousness
__________________

__________________
Chetan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-28-2006, 12:26 AM   #3
IttyKitty
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Sailing Anarchy has set up a memorial fund for Hans' family, you can read and donate (if so inclined) here:

http://www.sailinganarchy.com/donations/hhmf.php
__________________
  Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Crewmember In Genova Looking For Experience Anonali Crew Positions Wanted 0 10-10-2011 10:14 AM
Man Dies After Boat Sinks Off Plymouth MMNETSEA Overdue & Distress Reports 0 05-13-2010 07:57 AM
Hijacked Captain Dies Of Gunshot Wounds gslabbert5119 General Cruising Forum 15 12-05-2009 04:47 PM
Australian teenager dies after tragic boating mishap MMNETSEA Regional Discussion Topics 6 02-27-2009 11:16 AM

Our Communities

Our communities encompass many different hobbies and interests, but each one is built on friendly, intelligent membership.

» More about our Communities

Automotive Communities

Our Automotive communities encompass many different makes and models. From U.S. domestics to European Saloons.

» More about our Automotive Communities

RV & Travel Trailer Communities

Our RV & Travel Trailer sites encompasses virtually all types of Recreational Vehicles, from brand-specific to general RV communities.

» More about our RV Communities

Marine Communities

Our Marine websites focus on Cruising and Sailing Vessels, including forums and the largest cruising Wiki project on the web today.

» More about our Marine Communities


All times are GMT. The time now is 11:11 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
×