The worst of the storm hit in the middle of the night with winds increasing around midnight. We were well protected from the winds here but still did our share of rocking and rolling. Our greatest concern was the water rising above the fixed piers.
We pre-selected a point on the piling. If the water reached that level we would throw the lines and head for an anchorage. Not something we were wanting to do at 2 am in big winds. The water reached about 18 inches of our mark and quickly receded. It was like watching a tub drain when you pull the plug.
By daybreak all was past and there was no damage to boat or crew. The only thing lost was a good night's sleep. Well, actually the crew slept just fine, even at the worst, we were the ones up.
The past few days we have spent undoing our storm preparations and getting the boat ready for our departure in a couple of weeks. Yesterday we took the dinghy down to ensure all was in working order. And of course that led to a dinghy ride for the crew. They deserve it after handling their first, and hopefully last, hurricane like the experienced salty dogs they are.
2 comments:
I have been waiting and hoping for this post. I did not want to burden you with a email. I trust Fred and his marina did ok? I was worried that the docks would go under water.
Sounds like all is well, and that's good news.
Mike
DF 40 FullStep.
Palm Coast FL.
September is the premier of Dyna and Dylan's adventures and we look forward to reading about their adventures...big hugs to the crew
We're glad everyone faired well through Hurricane Irene...
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