Beware Manly Ferries
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In late November 2015, an 18 footer and a Manly Ferry collided. Fortunately, no one was hurt but it a reminder for all our Laser sailors when we have to cross the ferry channels next year to compete in the second leg of the Rolex Vaucluse Challenge in the waters off the French enclave.
We can't find footage of the collision, but this is the next best thing:
Tacoma Bridge Collapse. Was this the wobbliest bridge in the world? Amazing footage of the collapse of the world's third largest suspension bridge (at the time),Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Washington, in 1940. The only casualty was a dog who had been left in a stalled car by its owner.
Additionally, we expect safety standards to be improved significantly on the harbour by the second leg as the authorities will mandatorily require fire extinguishers on-board all Lasers.