The tragic loss of the Berserk - an analysis

8:17 AM Wed 2 Mar 2011 GMT

'Skip Novak, experienced Antarctic sailor, speaks about the loss of the Berserk and three of the five crew' .

Skip Novak, renowned round world racing sailor and with 24 years of experience sailing in Antarctica, has questioned the wisdom of the yacht Berserk entering the Ross Sea. (See Sail-World story ) He says he advised skipper Jarle Andhoy strongly against sailing there, saying, 'It was not safe for small yachts at any time of year.' ...and Novak should know. He has done four Whitbread Round the World Yacht Races since 1977, and he took home a second place in his first race at the age of 25. As skipper of Simon Le Bon?s Drum he secured a third. Later on he ...

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by Nancy Knudsen