Coral Princess - Rescue at Sea - sailboat Illusion - Nov 22 08.wmv

[andrel58]

I am professional mariner and watched and after watching not just Your video have a question to Coral Princess Captain-What was the reason not make a lee to ease rescue operation. Open sea, CP was in perfect condition ( I suppose), thrusters in good condition???? Money reason again?? or what?

[RTS1353]

As I said in the other video, several friends asked me the same question and I don't really know why. It would have helped a lot! Anyway, I'm grateful they stopped to rescue me and for me, that was it! But your question is a good one...

[macavity31]

I don't mean to be rude but this wasn't just for fun! These guys train whilst in port as oddly enough the ship moves around daily with another use in mind. They have other duties other than helping others trouble. This is far from a daily task and it's easy to judge if not there isn't it.

I'm sure they could point out issues with the Illusion team but never have, it's a joint effort. Ricardo has expressed his gratitude for saving his life. Shall we gracefully leave it there, as it should be?

[carlyjeffreys]

A challenging rescue indeed and brave but the Coral Princess should look into in depth training of its rescue staff. The Captain of Illusions will report shortly. Carly Jeffreys

[carlyjeffreys]

I am the new third member of crew on the Illusions, replacing Ricardo - the rescued man in question. I would just like to briefly highlight the fact that although the coral Princess saved the day, the rescue boat in question did a very dangerous and uncontrolled rescue of Ricardo including damaging the Illusions to such an extent and leaving the two remaining crew members in extreme danger, triying to get to the next destination. The rescue team also nearly cost the skipper of illusions his leg.