Sometime boating can be a drag (tow). The top picture was taken this morning as this sailboat was towed with mechanical problems. The bottom picture was taken yesterday afternoon as this older but well kept boat was towed in with engine problems. As I watched this one towed in I was surprised to find the mechanic with full set of tools waiting to go on board. I joked with him that they must have offered him a lot of money, he just smiled and said they don't yet know what this will cost! There was another drama on the radio yesterday afternoon. A power boat drifted aground at the mouth of one of the Sounds; for a half hour we listened to him plead with the Coast Guard for help as high seas swamped his boat every minute or so. We did not hear the end of the story as the boater said "If someone does not help me I won't be here much longer". The Coast Guard was more interested in completing their form than in actually helping him.
We are here in St Simons today as the front comes through. Hope to move on tomorrow.
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