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More coach boat problems within the Tornado class

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Jake Kohl
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This from the International Tornado Association website...You won't ever catch me messing with the Greek Coast Guard! What a shot!
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Austrian Coach Sunk in Athens

Well, not quite, but close. Don't mess with the Greek Navy.

During the Saronikos Gulf regatta in Athens, in early August, the Austrian Tornado coach was tossed out of his boat in high waves while heading to the course area. He did not have the kill switch cord attached to himself, so the boat kept running, directly at the Mistral fleet (approximately 80 boats). So with no one driving, and the boat a threat to the Mistrals, the Greek Coast Guard simply shot at the coach boat, putting what appears to be a 20 mm cannon round through the motor.... Alfred was rescued and is fine, but the Austrians have a used motor they would like to sell.


 
Posted : August 18, 2003 1:36 pm
Gary
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A great shot indeed. I wonder how many rounds were spent?

GARY


 
Posted : August 18, 2003 7:23 pm
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