External safety lines, rigged from the bow to the stern on Sunbear meant Eric Marsh could climb back onboard the yacht. Credit: Mini Globe Race 2025Sailor and author Graham Cox talks to Mini Globe Race skipper, Eric Marsh about his man overboard incident and how he managed to get back on board his 19ft yacht Sailor and author Graham Cox talks to Mini Globe Race skipper, Eric Marsh about his man overboard incident and how he managed to get back on board his 19ft yacht| Practical Boat Owner
Eric Marsh on Sunbear. Photo: Mini Globe Race 2025.A man overboard incident involving Mini Globe Race 2025's oldest skipper, 72-year-old Eric Marsh, has sparked a debate over safety regulations, auto-inflating lifejackets, and the weight of personal choice in solo racing. Overnight (17 October), Eric Marsh of Sunbear took a chilling tumble. It was the first man overboard in the Mini …Continue reading »| Practical Boat Owner
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