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britinusa
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Initially Posted - 06/04/2010 : 04:53:57

We are planning a cruise down on the outside of the keys as far as the seven mile brige and then backup on the inside (Bay Side or 'Gulf Side') a week monday, 12 day trip.

Obviously we're keeping an eye on all of the Oil Slick notices that we can find, and I have had personally spoken with reps from environmental agencies and assertained the fact that there are 'spotters' all along the coast from Broward County to Key west.

By all accounts so far, there is a little risk of us encountering any oil slick in the areas we will be sailing, but we are still preparing.

Reading the huge volume of info on the net we have concluded the following.

If we find ourselves in oily water then:
.. Do not run the A/C or anything else that uses a thruhull for water inlet.
.. Ideally do not use the outboard, although it is realized that may not be an option.
.. Head out of the area or pull/haul out.
.. The gelcoat will be ok, but some temporary staining may occur.

Here's a link to BoatUS's [url="http://www.boatus.com/oilSpill/map.asp"]oilslick map.[/url]

Here's a quote from [url="www.boatus.com"]BoatUS[/url]
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BoatUS Marine insurance has been actively following news accounts of the ever-expanding oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico that is now threatening coastal areas in several states. As this giant slick approaches marinas, clubs, and boatyards, thousands of boats may be affected. Here are some suggestions to protect your boat:

• If your marina or boat club puts oil containment booms in place, do not attempt to cross the booms with your boat. This will only spread the oil and damage the booms or possibly your vessel’s running gear.

• If there is oil in your marina, refrain from running engines or other devices that have seawater intakes such as air conditioners or refrigerators. To be safe, keep seacocks closed.

• Hauling out your boat will prevent damage, but as of press time it was not clear if these costs will be reimbursed by British Petroleum (BP).

• If the spill is sighted coming toward your marina or already there, call the BP Community Information Hotline at 866-448-5816 to make a report.

• If your boat comes in contact with the oil, call your insurance company to file a claim. BoatUS insureds should call 800-937-1937.

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We are insured by BoatUS, and I must say that it's my impression that they have been very proactive in the provision of information.

Paul

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PO C250WB 2005 Sail # 841.

Moved up to C34 Eximius

Updated August 2015

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Tradewind
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Response Posted - 06/04/2010 : 05:21:03

I had planned to launch yesterday but decided to wait and watch, oil sheen reported 4 miles off the coast here and moving closer.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 06/04/2010 : 06:31:03

You guys on the gulf coast might want to consider moving your boat to an inland lake for the summer!!!

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redeye
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Response Posted - 06/04/2010 : 06:38:30

Tradewind is at Pensacola, Fla.

Talk about praying for rain, brackish water from the creeks is lookin pretty good about now wouldn't you say.

I'll bet the toast now is, "Here's to a cold north wind".

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KenDavis
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Response Posted - 06/04/2010 : 09:13:32

Yeah, bring on a cool north wind.

The wind is really pushing it this direction now. Reports of oil a few miles outside the pass. Last weekend you could smell it from the beaches. I saw some small sheening at my dock which is far up a bay. So far I haven't heard of any serious landfall in Florida. But the sheen I SAW makes me think that the oil that has been "dispersed" is showing up ahead of the thick stuff.

the last two weekends have seen a lot of boating activity as normal, but there was a definite attitude of trying to get in as much as we can before things change. Everyone is out on their boat, some boats may not have been used in two years, but now is the time.

I've been reading up on the Ixtoc I disaster in 1979. Interesting, that one puked oil for ten months. Caused lots of trouble in Mexico and Texas, but is virtually unknown today.

I wish us all luck.
Ken

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 06/04/2010 : 09:16:19

Hey guys, this resource might help.

Try the different buttons on the left for different types of views. I noticed this the other week when googling a street address. There is a link on the right of the panel that says "track oil spill"

http://maps.google.com/maps/mpl?moduleurl=http:%2F%2Fmw1.google.com%2Fmw-earth-vectordb%2Fdisaster%2Fgulf_oil_spill%2Fgulf_oil_mapplet.xml&mapclient=google&hl=en&sll=32.912624,-96.638883&sspn=0.149938,0.256119&gl=us&ie=UTF8&ll=29.19042,-88.7649&spn=3.682544,8.453979&t=h&z=8

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 06/04/2010 : 09:48:53

Man that slick is getting close in some places. They were sayin gon th eradio this morning that a partial plug was in place or something. I hope it get permanent soon.

Our kids will still be cleaning this up long after we are done with it.

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 06/04/2010 : 12:02:51

Live feed of the leak, it's really bad guys.

http://www.ustream.tv/pbsnewshour

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Tradewind
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Response Posted - 06/04/2010 : 12:14:47

It's taken me 6 months to finally get my boat here to the coast from West Point Lake in Georgia, and now I don't want to launch. At least it's ready to go.

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KD4AO
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Response Posted - 06/04/2010 : 15:31:07

We are still OK down here in SW Florida but a north wind could change that. Wonder how far into the bays and harbors it could go? Keep your fingers crossed.

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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 06/05/2010 : 19:55:26

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you -- and everyone -- who has been, will be or amy be impacted by the oil "mess". It is hard to fathom how so much coastline is and will be impacted by one oil well and as I look at the normally not so clean waters of western Long Island Sound, this year I am not complaining. Hope you all can get some sailing in this year!

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 06/06/2010 : 04:33:20

I understand that the oil is washing ashore at Gulf Shores, AL already.

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redeye
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Response Posted - 06/07/2010 : 04:43:16

I can hardly talk about it yet, other than to say, I've seen a lot of things washed up on the beach and it will recover. I'll be diving offshore down there in August. I think Pensacola Fishing Forum is the best place to see postings from the Gulf coast for diving and fishing reports. They started a forum a long time ago and it has always been pretty active. The Panhandle is such a beautiful place.

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 06/07/2010 : 05:52:41

Canadian Coast Guard just sent 3,000m of boom to you guys. I wonder if that makes any difference at all.

We need some fairy dust and magic potion for this. I think we've created a mess we can't recover from, at least not for a very, very long time.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 06/07/2010 : 06:18:40

We're going down there in about 2 weeks. The admiral is from Mobile and needs to see what is going on, and visit family too.

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redeye
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Response Posted - 06/07/2010 : 06:20:28

It's a big pond of water.

We recovered from purse seine netting in my lifetime. I can remember when we saw nothing offshore.

I'm sure it's gonna take a while.

Fishing in the Gulf... the video shows what I've begun to see, so much fish, especially Amberjack that we could feel comfortable spearfishing again.

http://www.pensacolafishingforum.com/Topic574260.aspx

We usta hit um so big they would drag you off.. now adays there is so much in the Gulf you hafta watch out for those pesky sharks.

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