NE sailors, I'm concerned

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sailaway78

sailaway78

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May 11, 2005
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Seidelman S37 Slidell, La.
Some have posted that they will have their boats on the hard, and are just a few feet above the high tide line. By a few feet, I mean less than ten feet. I can assure you that if you get an east wind of hurricane strength for a few hours at high tide, ten feet will not be enough. Please think carefully about the surge that comes with this storm. Ten feet or more is more than likely in some areas. If this thing skirts the shore, you are going to have some very high winds from the east as it approaches.
 
RAD

RAD

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Jun 3, 2004
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Catalina 30 Bay Shore, N.Y.
I'm really concerned about the poles that hold the floating docks in my marina for the reason you pointed out and I think if we get a six ft. surge then we're in trouble cause if it floats over then you'll have 40 boats tied to the dock and poles at the other end of each boat and the only part that holds the dock in place is a metal strap around the pole
 
Dan Johnson

Dan Johnson

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Oct 14, 2005
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1983 Hunter H34 North East, MD
Nice & Easy...

I'm at the very top of the Chesapeake Bay on the North East River (aptly named for the angle on the map it sits). The predicted wind forecasts are pointing to sustained winds of over 40 knots for the 12 to 6 pm period on Sunday out of the northerly quadrants. This is because the eye will track offshore and put us on the western side of the wind force. As such, it doesn't have much fetch where we are (about a mile across the river).

The net result will be that it will probably blow most of the water out of the Upper Bay (after an initial easterly blow that will probably flood the western shore when this thing first arrives).

Years ago Isabell passed up west of the Bay and put an 8 to 10 foot surge all the way up the Bay. Attached are two pics of the Annapolis city dock area the day after to give you an idea of that impact.

Our marina is a relatively new floating dock system (in 2007) that has been designed for such an event that we are expecting. We'll all be crossing our fingers when this gets tested this weekend.
 

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Maine Sail

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Feb 6, 1998
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Canadian Sailcraft 36T Casco Bay, ME
Nice N Easy said:
Some have posted that they will have their boats on the hard, and are just a few feet above the high tide line. By a few feet, I mean less than ten feet. I can assure you that if you get an east wind of hurricane strength for a few hours at high tide, ten feet will not be enough. Please think carefully about the surge that comes with this storm. Ten feet or more is more than likely in some areas. If this thing skirts the shore, you are going to have some very high winds from the east as it approaches.
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My mother is about the only one who will be psyched about the surge. She's wanted an excuse to remodel her house, which will likely be under water as it was back in 1978, the last time it was remodeled..;)

For boaters my concern is the sheer number of sailboats being hauled spar up waiting to become Dominoes. I'd rather be on a mooring with spar up than on the hard spar up. Though on the hard you just fall over and don't sink. But then again if its totaled then it might as well be a sinker...

We'll be riding out the storm in NE Harbor Maine.
 
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Blitz

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Jul 10, 2007
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Seidelmann 34 Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Many of the marinas in NJ (Sandy Hook/Raritan Bay) are all booked up for haul outs, meaning if you didn't schedule your haul out a day or so ago you are out of luck.

I'm in a marina, and yes I'm worried.
 
Tim R.

Tim R.

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May 27, 2004
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Caliber 40 Long Range Cruiser Portland, Maine
Maine Sail said:
We'll be riding out the storm in NE Harbor Maine.
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Ye-haaa, hurricane party in NE Harbor. Thunder hole is going to be awesome.
 
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Benny17441

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May 24, 2004
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CC 30 South Florida
To Haul or not to Haul?

No obvious good option. The outcome will surely depend on forces beyond our control. I would prefer to secure the boat up a creek or on a hurricane hole but that may not be option for many. Just go with whatever makes you feel more comfortable. In any instance review your insurance policy and make sure coverage is in effect.
 
Jim Seamans

Jim Seamans

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Mar 21, 2004
2,175
Hunter 356 Cobb Island, MD
We will be anchoring out also. Have a great 270deg hole with the only open area to the SW. Looking at a possible 6ft surge on the Potomac...
SCOPE and more SCOPE
 
ifmdalvey

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Feb 2, 2010
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Island Packet 37 Hull #2 Harpswell Me
Maine Sail and Tim R, Where exactly are you anchored and what special preperations are you making. I am lucky to be in Lombos Hole, Harpswell, which is marked as a hurricane harbor. Just going to clear the decks and tie down the main and of course, take the anchor off the front.
 
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CharlieCobra

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May 5, 2006
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Knutson K-35 Yawl Bellingham
Newer floating docks have tether straps that allow the dock to float off the poles but keep it from floating away. That works well as long as your boat doesn't come down on a pole....
 
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JohnS

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Sep 25, 2008
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Islander (Wayfarer/McGlasson) 32 St Georges Harbor
CharlieCobra said:
Newer floating docks have tether straps that allow the dock to float off the poles but keep it from floating away. That works well as long as your boat doesn't come down on a pole....
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.... or the floating dock itself comes down on a pole.
 
sinnettc

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May 23, 2007
1,306
Catalina Capri 22 Albany, Oregon
There's worse places to hole up than NE Harbor! My Dad lives in SW Harbor but I'm not worried about his Pearson 34. It's been in the driveway for a couple of years. If it floats away from there then there's something biblical going on.
 
gpd955

gpd955

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Feb 22, 2006
1,164
Catalina 310 Cape May, NJ
Hope all of you NC and VA sailors fare ok down there. Looks like landfall as a Cat 1. Be careful!

We are all set in ACNJ. All of out groups boats are doubled and tripled up, everything down and secure. I'm staying aboard until last possible minute. Golden Nugget (our marina management) is the only hotel in AC to stay opened and we have rooms so we can stay with our boats. Will post pics, if there is anything worth photographing. Looks like she may lose most of her punch by the time she gets to AC.

We are thinking about all of you down south. Be safe!
 
BillyK

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Jan 24, 2010
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Catalina 310 Ocean City, NJ
gpd955 said:
Hope all of you NC and VA sailors fare ok down there. Looks like landfall as a Cat 1. Be careful!

We are all set in ACNJ. All of out groups boats are doubled and tripled up, everything down and secure. I'm staying aboard until last possible minute. Golden Nugget (our marina management) is the only hotel in AC to stay opened and we have rooms so we can stay with our boats. Will post pics, if there is anything worth photographing. Looks like she may lose most of her punch by the time she gets to AC.

We are thinking about all of you down south. Be safe!
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Keep us posted on how it's going! I'm just south in seaview and am expecting to lose the boat tonight....
 
gpd955

gpd955

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Feb 22, 2006
1,164
Catalina 310 Cape May, NJ
Top bands have reached us. Heavy rain and high winds. It is high tide and water is about 18" from breaching the bulkhead and about 5' from top of the pilings. Judging by the forecast, she will be here at low tide.

This is not looking good since the latest track has her making landfall in Atlantic City with the eye passing right on top of our marina.

Hopefully we will have boats in the AM.
 
gpd955

gpd955

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Feb 22, 2006
1,164
Catalina 310 Cape May, NJ
Tornado in Longport, where BillyK is. Warning that was issued was set to expire at 2115 and was just reissued as I typed. Will be heading out to dock for hourly check, conditions permitting. T minus 4 hours.

The pic is from the NHC website. The black line is the current predicted track. It intersects slip H-42. My boat is currently in H-22. Should've stayed on C-Dock...would have missed us by a mile....well maybe 200 yards or so!!
 

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