Irene Speeding Toward East Coast

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Originally posted by PeteMrrs

I've seen the damage that a storm surge can cause in Roundout and Kingston creeks. Be careful.

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Can you elaborate on this topic? We have been on a northeast cruise/vacation and have decided to head up the Hudson to Rondout Creek to ride out the storm. Any input is appreciated.
 
I think flooding is more the issue than surge. NOAA is now predicting 6 - 8", winds around 40mph with 60mph gusts possible. The Rondout is pretty well protected but heavy rains do flood the creek banks. Will there be enough flooding and surge to float docks away is the question.

The big event is still a ways off but I'd rather be inland than 90 miles south.

Never knew about this one:
 
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/psurgegraphics_at4.shtml?gm
 
 
I'll be pulling the bimini top and strapping the poles - leaving the cockpit cover on. More fenders, and extra lines - - just hope the storm surge doesn't get lines over the piles!
 
Adding extra lines and fenders today, checked with my insurance company for coverage, taking plenty of pix of how boat is tied, condition of it and what's on it.

Heading home tomorrow to hunker down.
 
Mike hit the nail on the head. Take lots of before pictures for insurance just in case you need to file a claim.

Im waiting till Saturday to decide what Im doing about the canvas. Boat will be in water, probably at the marina even though I have considered moving it due to the surge. Most of the pilings cant handle too high of a surge. Im hoping for our sake that the storm stays east of us.Time will tell.

We will be on boat tonight and as late as possible Saturday. If storm permits Ill try to stay Saturday night as well but that depends on the track and strengh. I hope everyone survives this storm with minimal damage if any at all. Good luck and stay safe!
 
Don't wait too long to get off the boat, if the docks and boats are bouncing up and down too much you might get hurt trying to get out of there.

Boats are insured, your life is worth more than the boat.
 
I will be around this afternoon and tomorrow if anyone needs help or is not around to secure their boat, I can assist you.
 
Crossing the Newburgh Beacon Bridge this morning it looked like a parade of big ships. I saw 2 substantial ships heading north as well as alot of commercial vessels out there. It's a busy day on the river today.

I'm planning on heading down Saturday to secure the boat and remove the canvas. I am stern in which faces the river, would it be wise to turn around so the bow faces any incoming waves?

MJK
 
Yes, it makes sense to face bow towards the incoming water. Much less chance of taking on water.
 
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Originally posted by msalow

quote:
Originally posted by PeteMrrs

I've seen the damage that a storm surge can cause in Roundout and Kingston creeks. Be careful.

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Can you elaborate on this topic? We have been on a northeast cruise/vacation and have decided to head up the Hudson to Rondout Creek to ride out the storm. Any input is appreciated.

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If my memory serves me right, (and that sometimes isn't the case), the last major hurricane to go up the Hudson, Hurricane Felix, was about 12 years ago.

The storm surge on Catskill Creek, took entire docks with 6 to 8 boats attached floating down the creek, the entire width of the creek, and into the Hudson. Catskill Marina substained heavy heavy damage. I believe that there was a similar chain of events in Roundout.

Definately from storm surge, not flooding.
 
I started securing the boat last night. I was surprised that no one else was there working on their boats. My biggest worry is that the floating docks will break free. That happened a couple of years ago in a Nor'easter. I think this is going to be worse...

My second biggest worry is that my slip neighbor won't do anything, and his boat will bang into mine. I've got extra lines to secure his boat if he doesn't show up by Saturday night.

I made sure the last insurance check cleared...

Good luck to everyone...
 
I'm not so sure Kingston or Catskill is the place to ride out this storm, with all the rain and storm surge, both creeks could become very dangerous places... If it were me, I'd try to get a slip in Haverstraw to ride it out.

I'm staying on the boat tonight, then hightailing it out tomorrow - my insurance will cover any damage (hopefully none will happen) and I'll be in a safe place.
 
I have doubled and tripled all lines, added fenders, taken photos and said my prayers. I hope this is not a season ender. If it's not, I will see you all Monday...Good Luck!

Randango...PBM
 
From our perspective you are in a good spot at the Rondout Yacht Basin. Being in behind F dock you should be well protected from any current that will attempt to snap off fingers. We have never seen that happen at RYB when the boats are in. The only time they lost the fingers on F dock was in the Spring time of 2005 and they had yet to have the support chains installed. The dock aligned with the stream remained intact in spite of the damage to the fingers. The current at that time was exceptional.
The only thing I believe you will have issues with is debris on the creek and river when this is all done. A few days of waiting will make a difference in what you see on the river North of Haverstraw. Once South of Haverstraw the debris disipates quite a bit but you still have to be wary.
I am hoping this storm is much less than the talking heads would have us believe but it seems like the projections line up with Floyd. Do your own research.
We still say you are better off here than under the willow trees!
I'll email some photos.
 
I'm on E dock at RYB and I don't think I can remember when there have been so many boats. At 7:30p a 60' arrived with a couple of similar sized heading up the Rondout. There are still slips available on both sides. It may rain and blow a bit, but the creek offers pretty good protection. Eagle sightings this week have been plentiful. Come north.
 
Bill you should have been here for Floyd when they had a 60+ Hatt on the fuel dock perpendicular to the current. We had a boat at RYB from '87 to the Fall of '08 and if we can swing it we'll be back next Spring.
 
Tie up tight. Take down canvas. Take pics of your secured vessel. Pour a couple shots of Tequila. Nothing you can do.

Thankfully, it'll be a day event around here. Hopefully this is just media noise at the end of August.
 
Well I went to turn my boat around and when I got there I decided to simply have it hauled I called BoatUS and they said they would split the cost. I felt I was good piece of mind. I got to check out the bottom and all looks well. As soon as the weather passes I'll be back in and enjoy the rest of the season. Best of luck to all and I hope we all escape without any harm!
 
Saw many, many boats headed up the river today. Are all these guys just going to ride it out on the river?
 
Those boats are heading north to safe(r) waters. Rondout, Saugerties, Catskill even Albany and beyond. This morning's NOAA forecast still is issuing Tropical Warning. Up to 8" rain in the valley. Winds 40mph with 70mph gusts. So still a rough storm. But the eye is 540 miles south of Poughkeepsie -- things could change.
 
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