The sudden sinking of the superyacht Bayesian, which killed seven people, has been rife with rumor and speculation as it has captured the world’s attention. SAIL’s sister magazine, Power & Motoryacht, asked yacht designer and naval architect Bill Prince to help set some of the record straight.
One of the lucky ones who was born into boating, Dan grew up cruising aboard his family’s 33 Egg Harbor. Marinas and boatyards served as summer school and the foundation for a career on the water. When not chasing stories for this magazine he can be found cruising Long Island Sound with his wife, son and faithful (furry) first mate Salty.
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