Springtime Sailing Preparation

I contacted the former owner of my San Juan 21 (Slick) to get a notarized bill of sale. He quickly returned the needed document, and I easily registered the boat at the local marina. Merritt's Marina is 15 minutes north of Carrboro, conveniently off I-85 and not near any water. Now if I can get my little four-horse Yamaha going...

YouTube - Coast Guard Assists Grounded Sailing Vessel

What can I do to avoid this situation while sailing, you ask? Be sure to avoid leeward shores.Solo sailor rescued off Great Barrier - NZ



Finally, the Loss of Tahiti Belle

Brisbane, Australia : Lost yachts rounded up | Courier Mail

As Brisbane and surrounding areas clean up from the floods of the last week, helpful souls are attempting to return some wayward boats to their owners. The Marine Safety Officer reports in the article below that identifying some of the pontoon docks and dinghies will be difficult. I am a firm believer in the value of a permanent marker or spraypaint to mark your name on your property that is near the water in the case of it wandering. It will keep the honest people honest. I remember what the fellow in Chatham County told me as he dragged my canoe to his house after a flood swept it away from my land on the Haw and hid it for several weeks. His wife told him "you know you can't keep it." He spotted my number written inside, called me and of course I rewarded him. The paddles were even in it!

Mark worked hard with me to salvage the deck and the canoe in the background from the impending doom of being swept down the river in November of 2009.







Below is a link to the original and complete news story

High and dry: Lost yachts rounded up | Courier Mail

Haw Riverfront Land For Sale $17K per acre

Lot C Shoccoree Ridge Rd.

20.6 Acres

Haw River Frontage

In Orange County, NC

In southwest Orange County, situated directly on the Haw River with a septic permit on record, 250 feet of river frontage with canoe landing, mostly wooded with some fields and old roads, a small bridge allows access to all areas of the property, small structures already situated on the property and only twenty minutes from Chapel Hill.

Wake up to the sunny Haw River and enjoy this quiet stretch of Piedmont river.

Available for $17,000 per acre, flexible terms

For Sale By Owner, Contact Chris Marthinson 919-819-9980

Map Link Below

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Luxury yacht snared amid debris | Fraser Coast News | Local News in Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast Chronicle

Good story about a yacht saved from the flood by some teenagers.

Luxury yacht snared amid debris | Fraser Coast News | Local News in Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast Chronicle

Brisbane River Flood Destroys Many Small Craft

Major disruption and much misery in Australia has been caused by this flood. An even worse flood hit Brazil during the same time period.


YouTube - Runaway boat floating down Brisbane river

Eyewitness Account of the Marina Fire at McCotter's from WCTI News

Description of the experience of McCotter's Marina fire

Couple Speaks On Marina Fire - News Story - WCTI New Bern

Most boats sank but a couple survived badly damaged but afloat, as seen in this WRAL video still.



Also some actual footage of the fire from AP News

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