[Rhodes22-list] Hurricane Earl

[Jim Connolly]

I routinely put a tie, line, or strap around the furled jib to prevent it
unfurling under any circumstances.  Also, I use a sail tie and mini-bungee
cords to secure the sliding block on the boom and clew of the main.  I had
problems in the past with it moving around in gale winds on the mooring and
fraying the main outhaul.  I would also check and clear all scuppers.

As secure as you make your boat, you have no defense against the boat(s)
moored upwind.  I would expect the wind in your area to start in the
southeast and swing around to the north or northwest as the storm passes.
That gives lots of opportunity for half the careless dumb$#!7$ in your
mooring field who didn't do anything to prepare to lose their boats and
damage yours too.  That's why my boat is on its trailer in my driveway, 30
miles inland. (Also, my mooring in Salem, MA is wide open to swells from the
east.)

At this point, I expect my season is over, as limited as it turned out to
be. The boat club starts shutting down in a few weeks anyway.

Good luck

Jim Connolly 
s/v Inisheer

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan King
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 11:58 PM
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Hurricane Earl

Our Rhodes is moored in North Bay, Osterville off of Nantucket Sound.  
The site is protected, the mooring is #300lb, and I'm not worried  
about 50 mph winds. But less certain as to boat safety if the winds  
hit hurricane force >74 mph. Does anyone have experience with  
behavior of our craft in very high winds off a mooring or anchor?
	Jon King
	1990 Sea Otter

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