The News, Culture and Practice of Sailing woodenboats
in Australia, New Zealand & The South Pacific.
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When Boats and Mammals collide.
According to the most recent data from the Marine strike log maintained by the MMAG, over 50% of all collisions reported result in damage to either the vessel and/or its crew, as well as possible injury or death to marine life.