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Hurricane Preparedness Class St. Petersburg, FL, May 18 From the St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron ou survive a to be is in a narrow slip, “Yhurricane and so close to other craft that can your boat,” says Senior Navigator Howard Rothstein of the St. have not been secured well or are on a lift. Surge will take your Petersburg Sail and boat off its lift and set it Power Squadron, “but you must have a plan, your materials ready in advance and the time necessary to implement the plan.” Fifteen serious students down on the neighbor’s boat if you have not devised a way to keep it in place. Near docks and pilings, your vessel will get thoroughly beat up on the adjacent hard attended the stuff. You have to secure Squadron’s May 18th preparedness seminar at the St. Petersburg Sailing Center. Rothstein challenged each to have it so it can go up and down as the waves, tide and surge rise and fall, but not allow it to hit what is around it. their plan outlined by If you have the Serious students get the “right stuff” to keep space the end of the weekend. luxury of being able to between their boats and the hard places. Each year, we have take it to a hurricane much publicity ahead of the season here in Florida. Officially, the season is from June 1 until December 1, but most Florida hurricanes occur in the August to October time period. “And even after you have your plan and have gathered the materials, it can easily take 40 hours to implement it. Those of us that are not under 30 will want to spread that work over several days,” says Rothstein. The best solution is to leave the area when a storm is coming. If you are a trailer boater, or you have the time to sail away, do it. But remember, you have to leave in adequate time to get out of the reach of the storm and not just have it follow you across the country. Insurance studies are now showing the next best solution is to get the vessel on dry land. But this only works to protect your craft if it is properly prepared ashore. If on blocks, the ground must be firm. Tightly tied lines must be secured to the ground in a way they will not pull out if the soil becomes saturated. All items that might increase windage must be removed. Any point where water might enter the vessel should be sealed. If on land, drain plugs should be removed so torrents of rain that enter will go right through. Inside a building is best, but be sure to verify it is maintained compliant with hurricane standards. Most of us will have to secure our craft locally. Be sure you have considered the three ingredients that Mother Nature will provide: Wind of changing direction, speeds of over 74 MPH and rain in torrents that will be on your boat, in your boat and in your face if you have not prepared in advance (does not mix well with the 74-MPH wind). Then there are waves and storm surge on top of that. Insurance studies have also shown that the worst place hole or a well-sheltered bay, remember, it still has to stay in place. Ground tackle must hold to the bottom of the bay. Water depth must be adequate to allow for changing tides and surge. There must be adequate room to swing in changing winds. And what is the condition of your equipment The points you tie to your vessel must be strong, non-abrasive and through-bolted. Likewise on your docks. Lines must also be of good quality so they will not part, and they must be protected from chafing. “You must keep your vessel from hitting the hard stuff (docks, pilings, the bottom or other vessels),” says Rothstein. “That big fender may cost $130, but it is cheap compared to your insurance deductible.” And remember, since Hurricane Katrina, all of the insurance legalese has changed. Be sure to check your policies. If you cannot demonstrate you made an intelligent effort to protect your vessel, why should the insurers pay Obviously, there is much to consider, including talking to your boating neighbors to be sure your plan will synchronize with theirs. Look around, identify the hazards, plan ahead, gather your equipment, leave time to implement and then...you need to leave.” “Your boat can be replaced,” cautions Rothstein, “Even if you do not have the luxury of being able to remove your vessel ahead of the storm, there is no reason whatsoever for you to still be here.” Numerous resources are available to help you get ready. Consider discussion with your marina manager, your favorite marine store and other resources, like those online (go to www.southwindsmagazine.com for lots of information and plans), to just name a few. June first has passed. August is coming. Are you ready 40 July 2011 SOUTHWINDS www.southwindsmagazine.com
HURRICANE SEASON 2011 The SOUTHWINDS Web Site Hurricane Pages: www.southwindsmagazine.com Following the loss and damage of many boats during the powerful 2004 hurricane season, SOUTHWINDS began printing articles on techniques to prepare boats and experiences that boaters had during hurricanes. We started putting those on our Web site in 2005, and have been adding to them ever since. This is probably one of the best and most complete resources for hurricane information of relevance to boaters. There is a lot of information out there on plans and what to do to prepare your boat—and we have written similar plans—and all have similar ideas. What makes our site unique is the articles from readers who actually experienced hurricanes, how their boats got saved, what they did, what worked, what didn’t work. Link to Current Storms in the Atlantic SOUTHWINDS’ Editor’s Hurricane Predictions for this year Great General Hurricane Information - Links to just about everything about hurricanes: How hurricanes form, hurricane information for kids, the Saffir-Simpson scale, hurricane hunters, etc., even including—hurricane drink recipes. How Storm Surge Works, with links to tide tables: Florida, East Coast, Gulf Coast, the Caribbean and the Bahamas. SOUTHWINDS Boat Preparation Articles A Good and Simple Plan for Your Boat. Creating a good, simple and quick plan for your boat. This article is for boats at the dock, the basics, in practical terms, of preparing your boat for a coming storm. The article also discusses the storms you are most likely to get hit with. Moving and Preparing a Boat in the Keys for Hurricane Wilma. Rebecca Burg, a regular contributor to Southwinds magazine, writes about her experience in moving her boat into the mangroves near Key West during Hurricane Wilma in October 2005. Preparing a Boat — and Surviving — Hurricane Charley. How Mick Gurley prepares his Pearson 35 for a tropical storm at anchor. His boat survives with no damage from a direct hit from Hurricane Charley in August 2004. Hurricane Preparation through the Eyes of a Dockmaster. Paul Warren, former dockmaster at a Florida marina, discusses the preparations he has for his marina and what he does to prepare the boats at the marina for a coming storm. Sailing in Hurricane Charley — lessons Learned. Capt. Kevin Hughes, in evading Hurricane Charley, ends up anchored off Punta Gorda, FL, and is onboard when the hurricane hits. What Florida Law Says About Mandatory Marina Evacuations Links to Other Boat Preparation Articles on the Internet Links—With Explanations—To The Best Hurricane Weather Websites Gulfport Municipal Marina Your Gateway to the Gulf & Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve Well Protected Basin Transient Dock Transient Daily: $1.50/ft Transient Weekly: $5.25/ft (727) 893-1071 www.ci.gulfport.fl.us 4630 29th Ave. S. Harbormaster: Denis Frain, CMM 250 Wet Slips 100 Dry Slips Marina Web Cam Floating Transient Dock Launching Ramp Monthly & Daily Rentals Marine Supplies Free Internet Access Free Public Pump-out Floating Fuel Dock Gas & Diesel Fishing Tackle Charter Boat Center Ice, Beer, Snacks Live & Frozen Bait Prop Recondition Monitoring VHF CH 16 FM News & Views for Southern Sailors SOUTHWINDS July 2011 41
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