Lightning Strikes Twice!

An account of a dramatic lightning strike incident at the Richmond County Yacht Club regatta in Staten Island that struck multiple boats, destroying masts and injuring crew members. The article provides historical safety rules for responding to lightning storms at sea and emphasizes personal responsibility for outdoor sailing decisions.

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• safety
• weather
• lightning
• regatta incident
• emergency