SDA206: Lightning Strike Shatters Our Bahamas Dream

This day changed everything for us.
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we work our way up the Exumas chain from Big Farmers Cay to our favorite anchorage at Thomas Cay, searching for calm waters away from swell and wakes.
Our peaceful spot turns chaotic as a squall builds into a nightmare thunderstorm, threatening to drag our anchor.
Then the unthinkable.
A direct lightning strike hits us.

⚠️ Lightning Strike Update
We were directly struck by lightning. Navigation systems, running lights, anchor lights, work lights, a large freezer, and even our keel were damaged. We're still facing VAT, duty, exchange rates, customs brokerage, and a costly haul-out for keel repairs in the Dominican Republic. Current items still needing repair/replacement include our Isotherm freezer in the saloon, our AIS and keel repairs.
Also, our newly replaced wind instruments aren't working. Facing shipping and customs for replacement.

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