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Voyager
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Initially Posted - 09/20/2015 :  08:13:45  Show Profile
As boaters we're always very close to the weather - heat, humidity, cold, rain, thunder lightning and ice. But nothing gets our attention especially in September like hurricanes. We've been lucky this far and with our developing El Niño I hope we stay lucky. That said, as fall comes upon us I think we may be in for classic Nor'easters. All is calm now around these parts thankfully.
The central Atlantic Ocean is another matter however. There have been several waves moving off the African coast gaining some strength for a week or so, then petering out. Number 9 has just fizzled but now there's Ida plowing west toward the Leewards... She could become a cause of concern in a week or two.
The Gulf has been stormy with disorganized weather, but last week one system deluged Florida.
What up in your neck of the woods?
Bruce Ross
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Response Posted - 09/20/2015 :  11:18:19  Show Profile
Historically, El Niño has been our friend in hurricane season on the E. Coast, if not on the West... IDA appears to be meandering northward way out there--let's hope. The fires out west make all of this seem a little trivial.
Dave Bristle
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PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage before going over to the Dark Side (2007-2025); now boatless for the first time since 1970 (on a Sunfish).
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 09/30/2015 :  04:11:33  Show Profile
More weather - TS, soon to be Hurricane, Joaquin is on the move north.
Check this LINK
Bruce Ross
Passage ~ SR-FK ~ C25 #5032

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Edited by - Voyager on 09/30/2015 04:12:10
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ruachwrights
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Response Posted - 09/30/2015 :  06:34:19  Show Profile  Visit ruachwrights's Homepage
After doing lots of sailing this year, I had some time to reflect on how generally exposed to the weather we are on a 25' Catalina. Biminis and dodgers are kind of a pain to set up, and would obstruct deck access and the boom anyway. For most of us, a good hat for the sun and fantastic rain gear when it rains is essential. In the end being more exposed to the weather is a good thing. If I wanted to spend my summer protected from the elements I'd stay in my elegant air conditioned living room.

Vern Wright
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 09/30/2015 :  07:40:34  Show Profile
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Originally posted by ruachwrights

...and fantastic rain gear when it rains is essential...
...and swim goggles.
Dave Bristle
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PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage before going over to the Dark Side (2007-2025); now boatless for the first time since 1970 (on a Sunfish).
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Response Posted - 09/30/2015 :  08:02:59  Show Profile
Like so many things, the value of a bimini depends on how and where you use the boat. If you expect to be under way for 5-8 hours in a day, in 85-90 degree temps, a hat won't be enough protection, and a bimini will keep you from baking. But, when I expect to be out that long in hot conditions, regardless of whether the boat has a bimini, I also protect myself by wearing convertible pants, which are typically lightweight and cool, and the lower legs are removable, although I almost never remove them. In addition, I wear long-sleeved Under Armour shirts, or the equivalent. They block the sun, keep me cool and comfortable, and I don't have to slather sunscreen all over my arms and legs.
Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 09/30/2015 :  11:12:26  Show Profile
Standard blue chambray cotton shirt has an SPF of about forty, that is my preference.

Dave B. aboard Pearl
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islander
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Response Posted - 09/30/2015 :  12:06:56  Show Profile
Then there is this if you really want to attract some stares from Homeland Security...
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 09/30/2015 :  16:35:17  Show Profile
Joaquin is now thought to be aiming at the NC Outer Banks and right up the Chesapeake. Look out Smith & Tangier!
Dave Bristle
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 10/01/2015 :  03:36:20  Show Profile
I use the bimini a lot in late June through late August if I go out mid- to late-day. The hottest time of day is between 3 and 6 pm. Not only does it reduce direct sun exposure on deck I find it keeps the cabin quite a bit cooler by shading the companionway and the decks.
Bruce Ross
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dasreboot
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Response Posted - 10/01/2015 :  03:41:53  Show Profile  Visit dasreboot's Homepage
looks like only a low chance of direct hit of Joaquin on chesapeake. I was wondering if I should haul out on the trailer until next wed. prob not now. only 10% chance. 30% of getting tropical storm force winds. I may not even unbend the sails.
Todd Lewis
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islander
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Response Posted - 10/01/2015 :  05:51:28  Show Profile
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Joaquin is now thought to be aiming at the NC Outer Banks and right up the Chesapeake.

Not so fast Dave, Now it is tracking a little more east, As of this morning were in the hot seat
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 10/01/2015 :  07:02:56  Show Profile
Yup--but the NHC has very little confidence in their prediction at this point. They're having trouble just predicting the sharp turn northward, and the models are all over the place after that. Everyone from NC to MA is "in the hot seat" now.
Dave Bristle
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 10/01/2015 :  08:51:58  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
I just went out to get lunch and it was raining cats and dogs - sideways.
Larry
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dasreboot
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Response Posted - 10/01/2015 :  09:48:46  Show Profile  Visit dasreboot's Homepage
gonna see what happens tomorrow with the track b4 I haul it.
Todd Lewis
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 10/01/2015 :  18:17:45  Show Profile
This afternoon, the "most likely" course moved east, and the cone of uncertainty moved off the NC shore. But I'm still in it.

I expect more movement--hopefully eastward... But I also expect a surge going into Long Island Sound, which amplifies like the tide as it moves westward. And the Long Island, RI and MA coasts will take a beating from the surge and the waves, much as they did when Sandy went ashore in NJ. These beasts have far-reaching claws!
Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage before going over to the Dark Side (2007-2025); now boatless for the first time since 1970 (on a Sunfish).
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 10/02/2015 :  01:36:19  Show Profile
Dave
As of this AM that's still the track. When SSSandy passed our way she focused a strong easterly dead into LISound and piled loads of water into the coast from DE, MD, NJ and NY to CT, MA,NH and ME. In my end of the Sound we got 12' above high tide. It's unlikely that two storms will behave the same but it could be "Deja Vu all over again!"
Bruce Ross
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 10/02/2015 :  03:09:53  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage

Dave,

Right now it looks like we are all going to survive this one. The computer models are now tracking this storm significantly away from the mid-atlantic states, so in my DC regional area, we basically just have to deal with the ongoing rain storms that have hit our area with some flash floods predicted but once the hurricane arrives, it will not come anywhere close to us. The below computer model link, at least at 6am this morning, shows the hurricane also going to miss the whole east coast - not hitting your area. I would think the report is fairly accurate since none of the computer models are predicting landfall. But I don't trust these reports that much - I will still keep an eye on the track.

http://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/atlantic/2015/hurricane-Joaquin?map=5day
Larry
'89 Robin's Nest#5820, Potomac River/Quantico, Va
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 10/02/2015 :  19:36:07  Show Profile
I think we on Long Island Sound will have, thankfully, dodged another bullet -- however the surge, rain and wind should prove to be a royal PIA as with other named and unnamed storms.
Peter Bigelow
PO - C-25 TR/FK #2092 Limerick
Rowayton, Ct
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 10/04/2015 :  09:16:17  Show Profile
Last Wednesday one of my workmates told me he cancelled his family's plans to vacation in the NC Outer Banks. I said not for nothing but IMHO she's going out to sea... Too bad but better safe than sorry.
Bruce Ross
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 10/04/2015 :  11:34:09  Show Profile
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Originally posted by Voyager

Last Wednesday one of my workmates told me he cancelled his family's plans to vacation in the NC Outer Banks...
The surf on the ocean side is probably a little dangerous right now.
Dave Bristle
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PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage before going over to the Dark Side (2007-2025); now boatless for the first time since 1970 (on a Sunfish).
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Akenumber
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Response Posted - 10/18/2015 :  14:57:55  Show Profile
In southern California there is no hurricanes, but I do see a lot of fisherman dressed like ninjas. It's a new thing in the last couple years and your rite. I don't think homeland security is very stoked.
Ken
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 10/31/2015 :  18:34:43  Show Profile
So the past few weekends have been chilly or wet, meanwhile mid-week while I'm in work temps have been high 60s or 70°.
Even the first week of November we're expecting temps in the upper 60s in CT and NYC. And darn!, I just moved the boat to the yard of on-the-hard. Was nice today - sun and a little wind, high 59°. We had our last anchor out picnic for the year.
Bruce Ross
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 10/31/2015 :  19:36:03  Show Profile
This season appears to have been a lucky ne for using the Northeast regarding hurricanes. However reports tend to point to a colder and snowier winter. As I am on the hard and hunkered down for the season i am thankful to be avoiding a direct hit this year. However to those on the west coast or gulf coast I hope that the weather gods are as accomodating. Onward to 2016
Peter Bigelow
PO - C-25 TR/FK #2092 Limerick
Rowayton, Ct
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