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Close up of Sailboat washed ashore in the storm  
   

Close up of Sailboat washed ashore in the storm

We went down to take photos on our first day after arriving in Airlie Beach. This is the view we saw to the left from our balcony at Marina Shores (Home Exchange with Jenny & Kent Sturgess). We spoke with the owner of the sailboat you see in the picture and helped him to fold his Jib sail that he was salvaging. Although he had insurance this boat was his pride and joy having spent numerous hours finishing the interior and customizing it for his tastes. It will be written off by insurance but he won't receive enough money to replace or repair his boat (if he chooses to buy it back from the insurance company) back to what it was before the storm hit.
Back on not so dry land!

February 15th 2008
Geo: -20.2679, 148.716We made it back safey, having rode out the tropical storm in Cid Harbor for 2 days. Water dripped through the hatch on our heads as we slept and we bounced through the night but our anchorage held. We returned to Airlie Beach and heard about the damage that occurred here as they were unprotected from the Northerly winds. We were amazed. At least 36 boats were tore from ... read more
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