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Wrecked boats down to bad luck, says harbour master, but other owners disagree

BAD luck is to blame for the damage caused to two boats by strong winds, the harbour master has said.

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BAD luck is to blame for the damage caused to two boats by strong winds, the harbour master has said.

A 35-year-old yacht and a Plymouth Pilot boat both came loose from moorings at the Salerie on Monday afternoon and were swept into the seawall near Admiral Park.

'I think to be fair even the most careful boat owners cannot help certain situations and I think what happened on Monday was a severe case of bad luck,' said Captain Peter Gill.

But passers-by felt differently and said they would have moved the boats after they knew what the forecast would be.

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