After the mainsail tore in the storm and, according to the skipper, the boat was unable to manoeuvre, a sailing yacht drifted onto the beach at Großenbrode on Saturday. At the time of the accident, north-westerly winds of force six prevailed. The sea rescuers from the Heiligenhafen rescue centre were called out too late and had to abandon their mission due to the shallow water and stony ground near the shore. In addition, the onshore wind had caused a considerable swell to develop.
The 38-year-old's boat ran aground on the western beach of the village between Heiligenhafen and the Fehmarnsund Bridge. The sailor from Thuringia was alone on board and was ultimately brought to safety unharmed from shore by the Großenbrode volunteer fire brigade.
It has not yet been possible to say how much damage has been caused. The salvage is not expected to take place until the next few days. However, the damaged ship apparently poses no danger to the environment.
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Max Gasser
Editor Test & Technology
