[C320-list] Helene

[Jack Brennan]

Well, Sonas got lucky again, I think

We inadvertently evacuated to Italy for a long-planned visit to Pompeii when the hurricane breezed by and caused a storm surge of more than 7 feet in Tampa Bay.

Photos from a friend show Sonas intact in her slip with Bimini, solar panels and sails intact. Helen had been a thunderstorm when we left.

We also got lucky on land. We live on a barrier island, but our waterfront complex is somewhat elevated and protected. We had flooding, but nothing reached the townhouses.

Boats at our dock weren't so lucky. At least two sailboats sunk, others had significant damage and powerboats apparently are scattered all over.

The dark side of paradise.

Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 310
Tierra Verde, Fl.



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