Yacht devastation in the Brisbane River

10:25 PM Wed 12 Jan 2011 GMT
Dozens of boats have been torn from their moorings to be swept down Queensland's raging Brisbane River towards its outlet into the sea, Moreton Bay. This morning many had collided with the bank or other debris and been damaged. Empty yachts can be seen careening down the river. A number of other boats still moored in the river are disabled and can't be moved and water police are helping owners secure their vessels and get to shore safely. Only experienced skippers are now being allowed to move their boats from the river to safe moorings in Moreton Bay, a police ...

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by Sail-World Cruising