Pictures of The Edge.
From: BoatUS News [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 12:30 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Dramatic Photos Show Loss of $1 Million Sportfish at St. Augustine, FL Inlet Having problems viewing this e-mail? Please click here <http://smtp.boatus.net/dm?id=59818B479F1E67D04C3C3F7F584C3D3A> . >From BoatUS Public Relations Boat Owners Association of The United States 880 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 22304 BoatUS Press Room at www.BoatUS.com/pressroom <http://smtp.boatus.net/t?r=5&c=13109&l=1169&ctl=207CCE:59818B479F1E67D04C3C 3F7F584C3D3A&> Photo Available at: http://www.BoatUS.com/pressroom/previewImg/hiRes/670.jpg <http://smtp.boatus.net/t?r=5&c=13109&l=1169&ctl=207CCF:59818B479F1E67D04C3C 3F7F584C3D3A&> Photo Caption: A sad day: waves sweeping over the transom gutted the 48-foot boat's interior, irreparably damaging her engines and electronics, leading to a total loss. For a look at a series of seven photos of the salvage, go to www.BoatUS.com/staugustine <http://smtp.boatus.net/t?r=5&c=13109&l=1169&ctl=207CD0:59818B479F1E67D04C3C 3F7F584C3D3A&> . (Photo Credit: TowBoatUS) Press Contact: D. Scott Croft, 703-461-2864, [email protected] May 13, 2011 Dear Friends: I wanted to share with you this dramatic series of photos capturing the loss and salvage of a $1 million, 48-foot sportfish late last week at Florida's St. Augustine inlet. News reports say the boat ran aground on May 5 after the operator missed a small, temporary buoy. For photos, go to: www.BoatUS.com/staugustine <http://smtp.boatus.net/t?r=5&c=13109&l=1169&ctl=207CD0:59818B479F1E67D04C3C 3F7F584C3D3A&> For a news report, go to staugustine.com/news/local-news/2011-05-09/1m-boat-sinks-inlet <http://smtp.boatus.net/t?r=5&c=13109&l=1169&ctl=207CD1:59818B479F1E67D04C3C 3F7F584C3D3A&> . Capt. Scott Strebleton of TowBoatUS St. Augustine, who salvaged the vessel, said about six to eight boats a year find themselves on the very same shoal, which has been gradually getting worse and now runs about halfway across the inlet. In the meantime, Capt. Strebleton says there is a deep channel but boats going in and out of the inlet must stay close to the markers. He advises visiting boaters, sailors or anglers who are planning to pass through St. Augustine inlet to contact him to get the latest advice on when and how to get through. With the summer cruising season about to start, contacting a local TowBoatUS or Vessel Assist tower is a good strategy for cruising skippers approaching any unfamiliar inlet. I would like to expand that offer to any boaters cruising any new waters - if we have a port in the area, please don't hesitate to give our towers a call if you ever need help with local knowledge. They can be reached through the BoatUS toll-free Dispatch Service at 800-391-4869, or by hailing on VHF radio channel 16. A map of our towing ports is located at www.BoatUS.com/servicelocator <http://smtp.boatus.net/t?r=5&c=13109&l=1169&ctl=207CD2:59818B479F1E67D04C3C 3F7F584C3D3A&> . Take care, Scott Croft BoatUS Public Relations ### PLEASE NOTE: This email was sent to [email protected]. If you prefer not to receive information such as this in the future, click here <http://smtp.boatus.net/u?id=59818B479F1E67D04C3C3F7F584C3D3A> to unsubscribe. C2011, Boat Owners Association of The United States All Rights Reserved <http://smtp.boatus.net/t?c=13109&r=5&l=1169&t=10&e=59818B479F1E67D04C3C3F7F 584C3D3A>
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