A couple of local sailors decided to take their 5.2 out yesterday afternoon for a little ocean sailing in 35+ winds with gusts over 45. Needless to say, it was a heck of a ride, but they hit something under the water and snapped both daggers clean off at the hulls. They flipped and the sails were shredded under water. Fortunately, they had a cell phone and some flares, so they were rescued by a coast guard helicopter. They said it was heart breaking flying away and seeing the boat for the last time.

Regardless, if anyone hears about a beached 5.2 along the VA/NC coast, please let me know. They are friends of mine and want to salvage anything they can.


Dan Berger
Norfolk, VA
A Cat USA139
Supercat 15