Life Raft Rescue Photos from Captain Marxer

 


Dereka Dodson and CANOPUS sailor, Bill Gassett DV2, in motor whale boat prior to coming on board.

 

Bill sent the Association an email on 7/28/2010 with his first hand account.
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Dereka Dodson and two CANOPUS sailors coming on board. Note Dereka's life raft in foreground. She recommended several improvements in the raft after her experience.

Close-up in motor whaleboat.
Another close-up as Dereka was coming on-board CANOPUS.

Dereka Dodson and I being interviewed on national television ("Good Morning America", I think) upon return to port.
       Dereka Dodson and I on CANOPUS' bridge
      enroute to port the morning after the rescue.
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