Sometimes we have to LOOK UP!
Sometimes we have to LOOK UP!
When I say LOOK Up I mean to the Heavens and for Hazards..
the breavity of what had happened didn't hit till later last night. We were out on a great sailing day on our local lake. Went around an island to the leeward side to anchor for some lunch.
I was on the deck and had just lowered the jib, my hand on the mast. I took 1 step towards the cockpit. We heard a loud pop and one of our crew saw a large spark.
We hit a power line going to the island with the top of our mast. My windvane bascially blew apart. My hand was on the mast seconds before we hit.
We saw a buoy but it looked all the rest of the "no wake" buoy's. Nothing making me want to look up!
I am OK. Boat is OK but I have contacted everyone possible to get the word out and maybe some better markings.
My wife said that this very easily, could have been the last birthday we spent together. her birthday was yesterday 8/28
As I said.. we all need to "LOOK UP" every once in a while.
the breavity of what had happened didn't hit till later last night. We were out on a great sailing day on our local lake. Went around an island to the leeward side to anchor for some lunch.
I was on the deck and had just lowered the jib, my hand on the mast. I took 1 step towards the cockpit. We heard a loud pop and one of our crew saw a large spark.
We hit a power line going to the island with the top of our mast. My windvane bascially blew apart. My hand was on the mast seconds before we hit.
We saw a buoy but it looked all the rest of the "no wake" buoy's. Nothing making me want to look up!
I am OK. Boat is OK but I have contacted everyone possible to get the word out and maybe some better markings.
My wife said that this very easily, could have been the last birthday we spent together. her birthday was yesterday 8/28
As I said.. we all need to "LOOK UP" every once in a while.
Jeffrey
Fore Sail
1976 C-22
Fore Sail
1976 C-22
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Very lucky captain. glad you are ok.
Catch the wind and ride the wave, Have fun
Lyle
1980 C-26 #1100
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Lyle
1980 C-26 #1100
S/V My Getaway
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A "LOOK UP" to the heavens is in order after that close call. Thank-you for sharing your close call so that others might benefit, and hopefully improvements so a deadlier version of your story never occurs.
A fine guardian angel on your shoulder!
A fine guardian angel on your shoulder!
Mark
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1975 C-22 currently named Stardust (soon to be "Angela Marie")
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1975 C-22 currently named Stardust (soon to be "Angela Marie")
Hey Cap'n. Congrats on getting out of that situation without any problems. I support the 'looking up' program wholeheartedly.
Seems like pretty poor compliance to safety concerns from the energy authorities. How many other sailboats are in the area that could impact the lines?
Anyway, good karma.
Regards, Jeff
Seems like pretty poor compliance to safety concerns from the energy authorities. How many other sailboats are in the area that could impact the lines?
Anyway, good karma.
Regards, Jeff
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To answer your questions.. Found out today the homes lost power. The owners are just glad nothing worse happened.
As far as the height.. I did not see exactly where it hit.. I am sure I will be able to see a mark on the mast when I take it down..
Called our local Water division..explained to a receptionist and went to a voice mail..and of course.. no reply back..Will call again tomorrow.
Notified the local Yacht club too.
I always look up when boat is on the trailer.. just never figured out in the water.. :( Will next time..
Thanks to everyone for your replies and prayers.
As far as the height.. I did not see exactly where it hit.. I am sure I will be able to see a mark on the mast when I take it down..
Called our local Water division..explained to a receptionist and went to a voice mail..and of course.. no reply back..Will call again tomorrow.
Notified the local Yacht club too.
I always look up when boat is on the trailer.. just never figured out in the water.. :( Will next time..
Thanks to everyone for your replies and prayers.
Jeffrey
Fore Sail
1976 C-22
Fore Sail
1976 C-22
yikes
I dont' live close to any lakes with 'lectric lines leading anywhere...
wow.
Life: it's a hell-of-a-ride !!
Congrats.
wow.
Life: it's a hell-of-a-ride !!
Congrats.
We're just about finished with refurbishing our Chrysler 22, she's slipped, and ready for fun!
Lake Quachita, HotSprings Arkansas
Bill Williams
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I have this set of high lines just north of the marina. The first time I sailed under them I made sure I was behind a much larger sailboat to observe how clearance they had. After I saw the lines were twice as tall as their mast I felt a little easier sailing under the high tension lines myself.
H:)ppy Place
78 Chrysler 22
You can go to a Zen Master or you can go Sailing, either way you end up in about the same place..... a Happy Place
78 Chrysler 22
You can go to a Zen Master or you can go Sailing, either way you end up in about the same place..... a Happy Place
Jeez man, I dojn't even want to think what would've happened if you'd have still had you hand on that mast. Many years ago I was witness to a guy who flew one of those model U-control airplanes into a power line. I can still see the smoke coming off his shoes when I think about it. Sounds like you have eight more lives left.
Bruce
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Chry Wndw Shopping/'69 Newport H-20
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Ray Twp., MI
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