Storm damage

[Geno53]

The marinas in the NJ & NY area took a beating from last weeks storm. The biggest problem were the mooring fields. My club in Keyport NJ lost about six boats while Atlantic Highlands NJ lost 15 boats!!!!!!! It was a quiet day on Sunday as the launch took us out to survey our boats with a nearby beach littered with sailboats.

My boat came through with some damage to my bow and toe rail but it could have been much worst. I think if the storm lasted any longer my boat would have broken free also.

Had I been better prepared I would have escaped with no damage at all but being my first year with a sailboat I made a few mistakes.

If anyone has gone through similar experiences, good or bad, it might help others to discuss them here.