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3/29/2011
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San Diego Sailboat Sinks - Two Fatalities - Eight Injured

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San Diego Bay Sailing Tragedy

A sailboat sank on San Diego Bay, killing two and injuring 8, on Sunday March 26,  2011. According to news reports,  "All of those aboard, including an 11-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl, were thrown into the bay when it capsized, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokesman Maurice Luque said. No one appeared to have been trapped under the boat."

The Liability Picture

According to the San Diego Union: "Questions were raised about whether the "swing keel," a centerboard designed to move up for trailer transport and down for sailing, was in the wrong position. Images of the capsized boat from Sunday night showed the keel was not in the down position, which could have led to instability.

Additionally, the sailboat is equipped with ballast containers designed to hold water and provide stability while under sail. Authorities would not confirm whether the ballast tanks contained water."

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A Preventable Tragedy

Putting aside the questions about the cetnerboard and ballast, it appears the vessel was overloaded. Meaning there was too many people on the vessel.


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Our hearts and prayers go out to the vitims and their families.


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We have the highest Avvo.com rating of any California Boating Lawyer and San Diego Maritime Lawyer. We understand that you and your family's future can be riding on the outcome of your case. We fight hard to protect your rights to maximum financial compensation and needed health care. Call us at 619-234-2833 or toll free at 866-963-0540.

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