The Bluewater Podcast
Struck by Lightning: A Family, a Catamaran, and the Day Everything Changed
Chris Fair went from our trainings to living aboard with his family in just over a year, then got struck by lightning during a Coast Guard emergency. He walks through the damage, the rescue, and how staying calm and prepared got them through.
In this episode
- Going from training to cruising with the family
- The storm, the strike, and the emergency main drop
- The damage: furlers, a rudder blown through, fried electronics
- Why training and an adaptable plan matter most
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