Hurricane Sally

Seems to be heading directly to my front door. I anticipate losing electricity and internet in the next day or so. Y'all hold my seat until I get back.

 

I just saw its now Cat 2 and was relieved it will be east of family down there. Sorry that means you.

 

Good luck bruh
New Orleans seems like we'll be just getting a lot of rain.

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I only know her cousin Mustang Sally.

 

stay safe and hurry back so I don’t miss your exquisite prose!

 

Good luck man. We’re planning on kayaking around the neighborhood By tomorrow afternoon.

 

Currently camped at Tally..... wondering about the rainfall.......

 

Alabama is predicted to get about a foot of rain from it. Don't float away.

 

Watching the weather reports concerning this hurricane. Curious as to the boat owners and where do they evacuate to?
What’s the “protocol” to make for a safer environment for your boat with this hurricane approaching?

 

If it on a trailer, move it or put the plug in it and put some water in it for ballast.

On the water, Lots of rope.

 

Does lots of rope mean moving it away from the docks with rope?

 

Not just extra lines, but having enough slack in them to allow for storm surge. Also, make sure there is not any pinch points or high-wear areas that could cause a snapped line.

 

I think it means lots of rope to let the boat rise with the water. If tied down tight, the ropes will literally hold the boat down and sink it under the rising flood waters. Even "floating" docks can run out of ability to rise against the amount water coming in. Alternatively if the rope / cleats are not strong enough to hold the boat under then they will break and leave the boat adrift. I remember after Hugo some boats were found well inland on city streets.

 

Floating docks.

New England sees almost 15foot tides in places.. I've seen dock pilings sticking out of the water 20feet.

I've also seen floating docks pinch at the hinge points and be forced under several feet of water preventing use until it can be yanked free with a boat..

But properly constructed floating docks work great..

 

The tropical waters have been like a bowling alley this year...and we're far from done.

 

During Hugo the surge was enough to lift the floating docks at Wild Dunes above the pilings. The whole marina ended up washed up on Goat Island. The owners dubbed themselves members of the Goat Island Yacht Club.

 

If it looks like a hard hit I take my boat about 35 miles inland and set 3 heavy anchors on chain with LOTS of scope. The marina I keep it in has really tall pilings and floating docks so if it's not a big storm I double down on the lines and let her ride it out. The marina has a bunch of 3 story condos that protect it from the north and east so they help with the wind a lot.

 

Get the bass boat out.

 

"...three hour tour, three hour tour"

 

Man it’s getting nasty here.

lots and lots of rain and flooding and we aren’t even started yet.