- Oct 22, 2014
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James called me this morning. The excitement in his voice foretold the message.
SABA IS BACK IN THE WATER!
Some of you may remember Hurricane Zeta. It came ashore at the end of October 2020. The storm surge exceeded the forecast, sending a 14ft wave up the canal Saba was using as a hurricane shelter. The surge snapped the lines securing Saba and tossed her up onto the bank, puncturing her hull.
James has recorded some of the challenges here.
Four years and 8 months later, today, Saba was splashed, and James is feeling giddy.
I am sure he will share images of this day. For now, I am happy that he can feel the joy of getting back on the Gulf and sailing.
Way to go, James!
SABA IS BACK IN THE WATER!
Some of you may remember Hurricane Zeta. It came ashore at the end of October 2020. The storm surge exceeded the forecast, sending a 14ft wave up the canal Saba was using as a hurricane shelter. The surge snapped the lines securing Saba and tossed her up onto the bank, puncturing her hull.
James has recorded some of the challenges here.
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta
My boat floated ashore after a 14 foot surge snapped 2 Hurricane lines and un-spooled 2 others from their bollard tie off. My boat is fully insured, by Progressive, and their contact from claim was within 4 hours from the adjuster. After a few questions, they eliminated collision, was I on...
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Four years and 8 months later, today, Saba was splashed, and James is feeling giddy.
I am sure he will share images of this day. For now, I am happy that he can feel the joy of getting back on the Gulf and sailing.
Way to go, James!
