The day started with the departure of Keeln Time toward points north. It was high tide and at a level not seen by us since being here. We were about to start some boat chores when I decided to whip by the dock office for a coffee when I noticed something unusual on the way.
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| This is not some type of crane |
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Boys and girls, this is what is left of a once beautiful mast on a new Hunter 45. Seems that the 56 feet bridge just one half mile from here up the Ashley River from this dock took a bit of a revenge on the Capt. and Crew of this boat.
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| This mast has an "in-mast" rolled main and was barely standing when she docked. | | |
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The captain said there was a slight variance between his chart and reality. My guess is that he sailed under the bridge at low tide and attempted departure at high tide. We certainly know what is in the mind of the crew at this time. Since our event, we have seen two others. In the case of a mast this tall and in mast main furling, methinks that the tab will approach $50 k. This boat was heading to Ft. Lauderdale to meet their moving truck for a new home.
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