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Oscar
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Initially Posted - 09/24/2003 : 23:48:34

Planning on a "last of the season" first week of October. We have spoken to marinas that are open, and know of ramps that are oprational, all on the East shore. I am, however, getting conflicting reports regarding debris floating in the Bay, some suggest it would be unwise to go out there. Anyone close enough to shed light on the matter?

Thanks Oscar.
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Bubba
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Response Posted - 09/25/2003 : 19:32:15

Oscar, I've heard the same thing. I hope to be on the Bay Friday and/or Saturday. I'll give you a report.

Dave & Deb
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Kirk McKay
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Response Posted - 09/25/2003 : 19:55:32

Be alert Dave, I heard that there are some new shoals in the channel going out. Lots of silt came in.
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Kirk

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Bubba
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Response Posted - 09/28/2003 : 21:05:49

Kirk, I watched my depth meter going out and returning through the channel. It seemed to stay pretty much on 9.5 ft. (actual depth), but I stayed close to the center of the channel.

Oscar, I was on the Bay Friday and Saturday. I did see more debris than usual. If you spot a seagull standing on the water like I did, you know it's on something. In my case I think it was an 8 ft. section of dock. During a long day, I also saw some tree limbs, a plank or two, and a barrel. I heard some people on the radio reporting hazards to the Coast Guard in some of the busier channels. If you're sailing during daylight hours and keep a watch out, you should be fine. Not much harder than watchng out for all the crab pot buoys...

Dave & Deb
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cathluk
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Response Posted - 09/28/2003 : 22:08:03

We were on vacation last week sailing in the lower Bay around Reedville, Onnancock, & Deltaville (& points in between). There is some debris down here, but if you keep a lookout you shouldn't have any problems. We ran into quite a bit of junk sailing past Tangier last Sunday (just days after Isabelle) including a chair (really nice wooden one!). I found out later from the folks in Onnancock that Tangier lost some crab shacks which would explain the painted wood. Again, if you are careful to look where you're going you shouldn't have any problem unless there's a lot more debris in the upper Bay than down here.

A bigger problem than debris might be markers that have been damaged of moved if you're not familiar with the area you'll be visiting. The Coast Guard is putting out broadcasts regularly noting hazards so monitor your VHF.

Have a great time. I hope to have time to post a bit about our crusing vacation later this week. Sufice to say it was very welcome after a hectic & stressful week.

Cathy
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Kirk McKay
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Response Posted - 09/29/2003 : 10:30:07

Hey Dave,
I got moved again by the Marina folks. I'm now in C-5, pretty much right across from you. I met Charlie and Janice who have the C 30 next to us. I gave them the link to your storm photos. I spent yesterday just sitting on the boat reading (the Mrs. didn't want to come with and I'm not set up/ready to single hand just yet.) Seemed like it would have been great out on the bay. Fairly breezy most of the day and then got calm at Sunset with an awsome view out on the Bay when it set. Lot's of people around checking out the carnage. There was a good article in the Baltimore Sun today about the Marinas in the area.
http://www.sunspot.net/news/weather/hurricane/bal-md.marina29sep29,0,6128449.story?coll=bal-home-headlines

Kirk

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Bubba
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Response Posted - 09/30/2003 : 21:50:09

Kirk, thanks for sharing the article, and welcome back to what's left of C Dock!

All, here's a URL from another Herrington Harbour North slip holder who posted a bunch of storm pictures:
http://members.cox.net/gbennett11/

Dave & Deb
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Brooke Willson
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Response Posted - 09/30/2003 : 22:01:49

I had a great sail Saturday from Urbanna down to the Rappahannock River Bridge and back, and no debris.

Brooke

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Kirk McKay
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Response Posted - 10/01/2003 : 11:23:49

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Kirk, thanks for sharing the article, and welcome back to what's left of C Dock!

All, here's a URL from another Herrington Harbour North slip holder who posted a bunch of storm pictures:
http://members.cox.net/gbennett11/

Dave & Deb
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"Frayed Knot"
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That was a great link (in a train wreck sort of way.) I got my first bill in for some of the damage to my boat. $1100 to replace all the stuff on the mast head that is now at the bottom of the bay and to replace the Backstay and starboard Shroud. I still have to hear from the motor guy and also find somebody to look at the mangled Stern Pulpit and the chips around the rub-rail. So far it's not been a good experience with the BoatUS insurance folks, (but I'm sure they're not having fun either!)

Kirk

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 10/01/2003 : 11:46:46

When things settle down in the aftermath of Isabel, I think it'd be useful to start a thread on experiences with the insurance carriers and adjusters. Now's the time to see how the various companies perform--although individual adjusters will influence events.

As I said, let's start that when things are pretty much settled--not during the heat of the moment.

Thanks,

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT

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