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Originally Posted by OhioSailor
I just started mooring at a local marina and some problems have developed. A week after I was on the buoy, my jib came loose during a storm and was left flapping for two days with significant damage to the sail. The marina was notified. Nobody tried to tie down the sail and I was never notified. After I spoke with the marina, they seem disinterested and didn't even offer an apology. Since I have little experience with marina behavior, could you all comment on this?  |
If a fellow sailor found themselves in a position to prevent an occurrence like that they would probably jump at the chance. If only to have the opportunity to lecture you later about how to secure your
furling lines and sheets. But unless you had an understanding or agreement with the marina to that effect, I am not surprised they did nothing.
Unfortunately, being at a mooring makes it difficult for anyone to help. As you mentioned, this happened during a storm. Someone would have had to brave the wind and waves in a dingy just to save your headsail.
Unlikely for a fellow sailor. Unheard of for a marina employee.
Can't think of any good reason that they couldn't give you a call though.