Oh Boy....
#12
not one but two idiots in sail boats trying to beat that bridge lol.
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#13
It very well could have been the bridge operator's fault. Usually, you can't stop and reverse the process, especially lowering--due to weight and momentum. If the bridge was opened for them; they proceeded forward, and then the bridge started closing--there isn't much one could have done. They do not have powerful motors, even if the first sailboat had thrown it in full reverse. The second sailboater knew his boat could avoid the collision better with the rudder.
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Had one cut in front of me off the Port side and said larger boat has right away but after he saw I was 42' he turned red.
Just missed each other by inches.