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Distress Call from XL
Captain Nick Barran left this life-saving message when his boat was sinking. Supplement to "Communications Are Critical for Rescue," a story in our November 2007 issue

Oct 15, 2007
By The Editors (More articles by this author)
As the racing sloop XL was sinking after being rammed by a whale, captain Nick Barran called Walt Niemczura, Pacific Cup communications expert, to relay his position. To listen to the message, click here.



 
 
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was the whale ok?
kirbychristian
2007-10-17, 2:12 PM

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