PHOTO OF THE DAY September 13, 2017

Live ballast

Live ballast

Image courtesy of: Michael Van Woerkom

Michael Van Woerkom has found a non-trivial way to add a straightening moment. On his Facebook page the yachtsman posted a photo where he is "resting" on the keel of the yacht that is underwater. A new level compared to Alex Thomson' s famous keel walk.

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