My Sailboat got hit by a Cruise Ship

Mose Agestam

We survived. A broken solar panel was the only casualty. Still in chock. I feel a bit cold even though it's not cold. The boat seems to be fine otherwise. It's a miracle we are well. What happened was that I misread the GPS and AIS. The GPS-position was live and correct while the AIS was delayed with maybe 30 seconds, maybe more maybe less. But all the time it looked like I was going to pass in front of them easily. I should have relied on my eyes more. But when I realized how close we were it was too late. I think I froze for some seconds and then if I were to turn starboard I could easily have rammed it straight on. I had to just go for it trying to pass. Had I not I would be dead. This was all happening after dark. About 19 a clock. The sun sets already 16:10 now. I am sharing this to help others learn about AIS delay and don't make my mistake. I have talked to the Swedish coast goard and everything will be properly investigated. Edit: this is the video from the collision: My Sailboat Got Hit by a Cruise Ship https://youtu.be/z73JDb223iI

Boat & Crew

Fredelina

Knut H Reimers, Bacchant IV

Mose Agestam

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