Norfolk Yachtsman Braves Surge To Save Boat

By Tom Parmenter, News Correspondent

While people retreated to their homes or evacuation centres one man rode out the biggest storm surge in a generation aboard his 26-foot sailing boat.

Dave Jones, from Wells-next-the-Sea, was moored up in the picturesque harbour at nearby Blakeney in north Norfolk.

As the sea levels rose 30 feet above their normal levels he stayed aboard his vessel named Kabeeni, with his anchors and lines straining against the powerful surge.

"This is my pride and joy I was going let it go without a fight. Yes I was nervous at times, well not nervous, terrified really."

While other boats were dumped onto the road, Mr Jones' vessel stayed put

Other boats in the harbour were dumped onto the road that runs through Blakeney while others just vanished from their moorings.

Dave's boat though survived relatively unscathed after he spent hours battling the elements to ensure it stayed tied down.

Below deck in his small cabin the 62-year-old grandfather prepared himself a hot jalfrezi curry to see him through the night.

He said: "I have always loved boats, and I love staying aboard them.

"People were telling me I was mad but I thought no, I've got to fight for my boat."

Several homes and businesses were flooded around Blakeney harbour, but staying on top of the giant tide meant Mr Jones stayed dry.

He added: "I did have an escape plan, the little dinghy would get me out if it had got too much, but I persevered and won."

He is now planning to spend another night aboard, but the high tides are not predicted to reach the levels seen on Thursday night.

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