Feb 06 2011

Chris Hull Yacht Capsized

Published by at 15:23 under Club Notices

Yesterday we had the shocking news of a yacht capsize off the coast of Portugal. Multihull Class Captain Chris Hull was one of a three man crew. It is understood the yacht was on its way from Vigo Spain to Gibraltar and the Yacht had been trying to enter a marina at Povoa de Varzim just north of the city of Porto Portugal when struck by a wave and capsized.
One crew member made it ashore while two are still missing with the search continuing. Chris has many friends at TBYC and our thoughts and hopes are with his friends and family.

Peter Thompson Commodore

8 responses so far

8 Responses to “Chris Hull Yacht Capsized”

  1. # Steve Hopperon 06 Feb 2011 at 19:28

    We all live in hope that chris survives the hopper family

  2. # Struan Wallaceon 06 Feb 2011 at 22:51

    The Wallace family are keeping their fingers crossed for the crews safe return.

  3. # Robin Foster-Tayloron 07 Feb 2011 at 10:28

    Awful news. More here:

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1354361/Two-Britons-feared-dead-early-morning-storm-hits-sailing-boat-coast-Portugal.html

  4. # Glenn Stonehamon 07 Feb 2011 at 16:28

    This is terrible news. Chris is a great guy and we are hoping for a miracle.

  5. # Joshua Soaneon 08 Feb 2011 at 15:11

    we are so sorry to hear this terrible news and our hopes are with the families
    the Soane family are hoping for a miracle

  6. # Peter Thompsonon 10 Feb 2011 at 20:55

    please contact Steve Hackwell at the Evening Echo on 01702 321142 if you are able to give a tribute for Chris to follow an article from the family

    many thanks

    Peter

  7. # Giovanna Carraroon 11 Feb 2011 at 00:28

    Chris was a lovely, solar person .. ever so patient while shouting commands to such a beginner as me.

    But I also felt totally safe and protected on his Hurricane, I wish I would have got him that pint on my last sail, rather then hurry home.

    He will be greatly miss by all.

  8. # nikikoon 12 Feb 2011 at 00:34

    I leave in the town where the disaster was. I love the sea and sailing boats. I have a big admiration for sailing people. Its a big lost, and thing like that should not apen with people
    who are enjoying life.

    Best things for the family and friends.

    Paulo

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