https://freerepublic.com/tag/sailfail/ en-us Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:02:41 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2289020/posts A veteran British yachtsman has been left embarrassed after attempting a daring overtaking manoeuvre that literally left him high and dry. Arthur Manning's 36ft yacht Knight Star struck rocks near Saint-Quay-Portrieux in northern France, forcing the skipper to watch as the receding tide left his boat sticking up by its keel. ninemsn.com.au https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2289020/posts#comment Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:02:41 GMT