Operation Mending Grace
IN THE WAKE OF HELENE, GRACE NEEDS OUR HELP MORE THAN EVER
Grace returned to her home in Palmetto Bluff from an extensive refit just in time to celebrate the birthday of her namesake Grace Wilson Vanderbilt in early September. She was just about to conclude her busiest and most successful month ever when Hurricane Helene ripped through Palmetto Bluff in the early morning hours of September 28th. Grace was apparently hit by a tornado that touched down in South Wilson, the Montage Cottages, and then The Grace Dock.
As you can see from the photos, the tornado ripped every single piece of the canopy and frame along with cabinetry and seating clean off the boat and impaled it on the Grace Dock pilings. By the Grace of God, there is not a scratch on the deck or the hull of the boat. However, and needless to say, the entire canopy and frame must now be rebuilt. We are heartbroken at the extent of the damage but are so thankful that no one was hurt.
Grace needs us all now more than ever and the good news is that we have an opportunity to restore her even better than she was. Your generosity is greatly appreciated as we embark on a new journey Operation Mending Grace (OMG)!
Please contribute whatever you like to help bring Grace back to better than she was before.
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Grace is a majestic wood-hull yacht built in 1913—but she is so much more than that. She is quickly becoming a platform for maritime experiences, events and education for Palmetto Bluff, and for the broader Bluffton and Hilton Head community.
That's why The Grace Club was formed: Our mission is to support the long-term preservation, protection, and ongoing care of this historic masterpiece.
The History of Grace
The Grace Club is an important extension of Operation Saving Grace, the brainchild of a group of Palmetto Bluff residents who were determined to find a way to save this rich piece of history and ultimately return her to sustainable operations. The club, founded by 45 Palmetto Buff families in cooperation with South Street Partners, is managed as a non-profit organization and has assumed ownership and full operational responsibility of Grace.
Meet Our FoundersAnd supporting Grace isn't just a great thing to do for the community; it also brings some unique opportunities, with special invitations and savings on a wide variety of events.
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