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GaryB
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Initially Posted - 09/10/2008 : 22:44:27

Well I said goodbye to my boat this afternoon. I don't mean to sound negative but I've probably seen my boat in one piece for the last time.

I moved it this afternoon to one of the best protected marinas in my area (it's listed as a hurricane hole) but the latest updates show the storm surge where my marina is located to be 18 to 21 ft. When I asked how much rise they had they weren't sure but thought it was around 20'.

According to a computer model I got yesterday, at 17.9 feet my marina will be part of Galveston Bay.

One good thing is this marina was totally updated with all new docks about 2 years ago so maybe it will hold together. The slip they gave me has one of the metal risers in the corner so maybe the dock is a little stronger in my area.

Ironically I finally found a nice trailer and bought it yesterday thinking I would have time to make the adjustments to the bunks and get the boat pulled before the storm. Unfortunately I ran out of time.

Another ironic thing is I had seen this trailer sitting at the marina for awhile and called on it about a week and half ago. The receptionist told me it wasn't for sale. Then a couple of days ago I saw it listed on Craigslist and called. If I had had a chance to buy it a couple of weeks ago my boat would be in Dallas right now.

So if I lose the boat I will have a nice boom, boom cover, a decent mainsail, a 110 jib, a 150 genoa, a really nice rudder and tiller, part of the interior cushions that are about a year and half old, and various other items for sale. I wanted to get the balance of the cushions but didn't have time and space to load in my truck. I might even sell my new used trailer.

Say a prayer for us! According to the latest models the eye will pass directly over my house about 40 miles inland from Freeport, TX at a Cat 3 , maybe a Cat 4.

We're still praying for a miracle. I wish if it had to hit anywhere that it would go over the sparsely populated marshes on the east side of Galveston Bay.

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GaryB
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Edited by - GaryB on 09/10/2008 22:48:26

Chip Hunt
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Response Posted - 09/10/2008 : 22:59:31

Best of luck to you, Gary. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/11/2008 : 07:48:37

Just take care of yourself, Gary. It's a buyer's market for nice boats, but there's only one of you. And you never know--sometimes Murphy rewards those who are prepared for the worst.

Be safe.

Edited by - Dave Bristle on 09/11/2008 07:49:09

Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 09/11/2008 : 10:23:25

GaryB - it looks as though you will be in the N-E quadrant of Ike, not a good place to be. (I've been in the same spot in a tropical storm and I can't imagine how bad it would be in a hurricane).
Please make sure that you are safe - as Dave says, boats are replaceable, people aren't!

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 09/11/2008 : 19:36:41

Good luck... hopefully everything will hold together and she'll be waiting for you after the storm.

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joemireur
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Response Posted - 09/11/2008 : 21:10:16

Gary,

Prayers, you got 'em! And you need them too. I'm in the area in Katy. My boat is on its trailer and I'm still sweating it. I'm praying for a more eastern turn to put us all on the "good" side. Earlier today they were predicting 90 mph winds in my zip code, 77494, but they've backed that off to 60 now.

When its all over, if your boat is still floating and you need some help, let me know, maybe I can lend a hand.

Joe Mireur

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piseas
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Response Posted - 09/11/2008 : 21:45:37

Gary, my thoughts are with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do after Ike passes. I sincerely mean that.
Steve A

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 09/11/2008 : 23:23:57

Thank you everyone. Just looked outside and it's a beautiful night, full moon and mild breezes.

The latest storm surge estimates are as much as 22'. If that materializes the marina will be part of Galveston Bay and sailing with the wind. Supposedly the pilings only go to about 18 - 20'. I'm still praying for Ike to move at least a little farther east and the storm surge to be much lower.

As I mentioned above I live 30 miles west in a straight line from where the boat is located and the local TV station says the winds in Missouri City may only be 60-70 instead of 110. Not great but definitely better. They're also hinting that the storm may slide a little farther east before landfall.

It's funny, I was really freaked out about losing the boat at first but after realizing I simply wasn't going to have time to get the trailer ready I came to grips with the fact and it made it easier to focus on getting the house ready and making sure my family was safe.

We appreciate the kind thoughts and prayers and will update everyone as long as we have power and Internet service.

Hey, if the boat makes it through the storm I may name it Windy or Stormy!!!

Edited by - GaryB on 09/11/2008 23:26:58

Don B
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Response Posted - 09/12/2008 : 07:32:59

Best of luck to Gary and all in the path of this beast. Hunker down and stay safe! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/12/2008 : 08:24:11

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Don B
 Hunker down and stay safe!<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">The National Weather Service says those who do face "certain death"--pretty strong stuff. The word is "Get out of Dodge!"

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KiteKraemer
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Response Posted - 09/12/2008 : 13:33:17

Lets Hope she'll come out still floating!

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redeye
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Response Posted - 09/12/2008 : 13:40:00

You can name it Bob...Not that Gary is anywhere around to read this right now... I'm hoping he is on the road. A friend of mine had his Catalina 25 tied up to the dock in Miami when Andrew came through and it was fine.

Looks like Tx/La/Ms is about to take a whoopin. I'd be running for high ground!

Best of Luck and skill for You, Family, and the Catalina. Ya'll be real careful now, ya'hear.

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brrit
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Response Posted - 09/12/2008 : 14:16:14

Praying you and your family are safe during Ike. Keep us posted as to how everyone and everything makes it through down there.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 09/12/2008 : 14:54:28

Good luck dude! I'll be praying for you and your family, and the boat, too.

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 09/12/2008 : 18:37:31

Gary,

Hope everything turns out okay. I will be thinking of you when I tune in the TV weather report.

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 09/12/2008 : 18:43:27

Gary, hope you're not near that big gasoline processing plant!

Make yourself and your family safe, don't worry about the boat.

Let us know how things are when you get the chance.

Plenty of folks rooting for you and others in your area.

paul

Update: [url="http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid823425597/bclid877032950/bctid1785349284"]weather.com video[/url]

Edited by - britinusa on 09/12/2008 18:52:12

zeil
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Response Posted - 09/12/2008 : 19:24:00

We'll be praying for you, your family and the entire area.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 09/12/2008 : 20:55:20

Thank you everyone!

So far the power is still on at our place. The weather is slowly going downhill and the winds are about 35-40 outside. They're saying we should have winds between 50 and 60 for about 12 hours where I live.

The boat is going to take a direct hit looks like. The water was already ovr 6' at 5:00 pm.

The lights just flickerd so this may be the last time you hear from me for a few days.

Thanks again for your prayers!

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 09/13/2008 : 08:36:08

"About half of the nearly 300,000 residents of coastal Brazoria County stayed behind in defiance of evacuation orders,...as did about half of the 110,000 people in Beaumont. Tens of thousands more in other areas also disregarded the National Weather Service’s warning that coastal residents refusing to evacuate “may face certain death.”

Even before Ike made landfall, Coast Guard helicopters had rescued 103 people in the Bolivar Peninsula near Galveston Island, said Petty Officer 3rd Class Ayla Stevens."

I have zero sympathy for those who insanely disregard clear warnings and don't evacuate which then puts rescuers in harms way to save them.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/13/2008 : 10:42:23

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dlucier
 I have zero sympathy for those who insanely disregard clear warnings and don't evacuate which then puts rescuers in harms way to save them.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Roger that! Among the risks to first-reponders in a situation like that is electrocution.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 09/13/2008 : 12:17:20

I saw several pics on TV this morning of sailboats with furled headsails coming loose. Seems to me the prudent thing to do would be to remove the headsail, and mainsail completely, for less windage, and store them below or take them home, along with anything else you wouldn't want to lose in case of a lost boat.
But, I guess that's not as dumb as staying on Galveston Island facing a direct hit by a cat 2-3 hurricane.

Edited by - dmpilc on 09/13/2008 12:19:13

Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/13/2008 : 12:46:24

I'd even remove the boom. It stores easily in the cabin.

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 09/14/2008 : 07:57:07

I'm concerned about Gary & Family and chances are we will not be hearing from him for awhile. Last night the TV News indicated that about 5 million were without power. There were some photos of boats half sunk and/or on land....did not see many examples of it so hopefully isolated. I would say at this point, if all he suffered were a ripped furling sail, I would consider him lucky. Also, not sure how his house has held up and if he was in the area that had to evacuate. I guess it's a waiting game until things get settled and hopefully he has avoided much of what we are seeing and hearing on the news.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 09/14/2008 : 11:30:45

Quite a few photos are being posted over on SA in the Ike thread.
Doesn't look too good around some of the the marinas. :>(

http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=78091&st=300&start=300

Hopefully the photos are showing the worst and there are other areas which aren't so badly damaged.

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piseas
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Response Posted - 09/14/2008 : 12:12:58

Larry, I am concerned too. From the news stories on TV, it looks pretty bad there. My heart goes to all. I hope our association can lend help to Gary in some way, if he and his family needs it.
Steve A

Edited by - piseas on 09/14/2008 12:13:28

OLarryR
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Response Posted - 09/14/2008 : 21:37:35

I did check out the SA link and one of the postings had a link to a news broadcast showing video of Kemah, TX. Then went back to Gary's original posting above to confirm - That's his town !

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