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Christmas Storm Wreaks Havoc: Catamarans Damaged, Power Outages

12/26/2025

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Powerful winds from a Christmas storm damaged about a dozen catamarans at Santa Cruz Harbor, with eight beyond repair and four sustaining moderate damage.
One catamaran fell on a car.
Several masts were knocked over.
Gusts ranged from 70 to 90 mph.
The storm left tens of thousands without power across the Bay Area.

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Story summary

Powerful winds from a Christmas storm damaged about a dozen catamarans at Santa Cruz Harbor, with eight beyond repair and four sustaining moderate damage.
One catamaran fell on a car.
Several masts were knocked over.
Gusts ranged from 70 to 90 mph.
The storm left tens of thousands without power across the Bay Area.