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it seems like a harsh codemnation of their preparations if indeed they did sheer at least one anchor and lose the other two. I wasn't there and don't know what options they had but thre "heavy" anchors is generally a pretty secure mooring.
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Life in the path of a major hurricane is indeed harsh.
If a little guy like me can afford to invest in heavy anchors that won't "break" in a hurricane, so can the big boys.
Guess the priority was plasma TV's and fancy interiors, not basic stuff.
I too feel sorry for anybody loosing their ship in a storm, but when ya scratch the surface of this story ya may discover gross negligence mixed with a ton of arrogance.
That being said, I am not judging per see, but feeling sorry for other boaters, including myself. who lost hurricane coverage due to the losses incurred from amateur boaters not paying attention to weather and equipment.
With 8 years and numeorus hurricanes around here I have seen horrendous negligence and stupidity, the Legacy story being no exception.