High Winds Send Boats Ashore in Padanaram Harbor
High winds sent boats ashore in Padanaram Harbor on October 30th. It was a scene
reminiscent of Hurricane Bob in 1991. At least 10 boats ended up on the shoreline. Big
Wheel Towing and Recovery, Towboat US and Davis & Tripp helped with the cleanup.

A man stands on the bow of his beached powerboat.

Masts can be seen hanging over Smithneck Road.

A sailboat rests on the rocks near Smithneck Road.

A sailboat gets stuck against the causeway while a capsized powerboat lies beneath it.

Remnants of a pier lie in the foreground after a powerboat crashed through it.



Big Wheel Towing and Recovery was brought in to help with the cleanup.

Prepping the boat for removal.

An operator controls the winch wirelessly.

The sailboat is dragged out of the water and onto the beach.

The mast is removed before loading the boat onto the trailer.



Davis and Tripp getting ready to haul the boat.

The moon rises as the crew puts final touches on the last boat to be pulled out for the day.















