Retired firefighter Chris Benton digs out a storm beached sailboat as Josh Luft, a Marine Electrician prepares to pump the boat dry.

Volunteers Josh Luft a Marine Electrician, Tom Smith an Architect and Chris Benton a retired firefighter (R-L) help dig out a storm stranded sailboat from Santa Barbara's East Beach.

Architect Tom Smith digs beneath a storm stranded sailboat in an effort to help the owner salvage his home after hearing about the man's plight on the Santa Barbara evening news.