RP6conrad (5580km):
423 days ago Perfect forecast for Znm, 20 + knots, and very warm for the time of the year. But again broken boom in the middle of the lake....Luckily, I could swim to the nearest dam, and call the KNRM for help ! After 15 minutes, the RIB KNRM arrived and brought me back to shore ! Moral of the story :
Take a phone with you
Have a emergency plan for material issues
Alu booms dont last forever, they break without warning (both booms failed during a run, so no catapult or other crashes).
In the Netherlands : become a donateur of the KNRM, they make it a lot safer on the water !!
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