This boat has been stuck and listing at the John Wayne Marina for over a week and it may not be going anywhere soon. Its owners have disappeared and no one has been eager to come forward to claim it. We learned in a casual conversation that it may have been built in England and may have sailed around the world more than once. Despite whatever pedigree it may have, the hull is probably “holed,” and damaged well beyond repair. It’s sailing days are probably over.
Sad that it is being neglected.
Strange that no one wants to claim the boat. Would they have to pay for the removal? Do you think that’s why no one is coming forward?
This is a super photo with the light fading in the sky and the water like glass. But the poor boat looks rather wretched. I guess it’s cheaper to just leave it there and let the taxpayers remove it. 🙁
What a sad end to a lovely boat. Did John Wayne have some connection to Sequim, did he sail there in a boat sometimes.?
John Wayne frequented Sequim Bay aboard the Wild Goose and bought a big chunk of land in the area. He envisioned a marina in the scenic bay and The John Wayne Marina (featured in SEA Magazine as “Best of the West” for small marinas), was constructed in 1985 on 22 acres of land donated by the John Wayne family.
The Wayne family still owns 150 acres in Sequim, where “John Wayne’s Waterfront Resort,” located steps from the Marina, invites visitors to enjoy getaways or extended stays in cabins or the RV Park.
There’s a story there, but the owners are probably never going to come forward to explain why!