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Tag Archives: Frans Maas

Keels Falling Off — How Many More Sailors Will Die?

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Rick SpilmanJuly 6, 2017

We posted yesterday about the death of Dutch yacht designer Frans Maas and two of his crew when the fin keel broke off from Capella, a boat he designed and owned. The boat capsized without warning and the three sailors … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged fin keel, Frans Maas, keel kill, keels

Yacht Designer Frans Maas & One Crew Drowned, One Sailor Missing

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Rick SpilmanJuly 5, 2017

On July 1, Dutch yacht designer Frans Maas and his friend and crew, Freddy Franssens died when the yacht, Capella, capsized after losing her keel during the Genisol Light Vessel Race off Ostend, Belgium. Crew member Hannes Goegebeur is still missing and … Continue reading →

Posted in Lore of the Sea | Tagged Belgium, Frans Maas, keel, Ostend, yacht designer
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