[Rhodes22-list] Storm Preps

[cowie]

Is it preferable to pull your boat out of the water and store on land on a
trailer during the type of storms we are expecting?  Just asking so I can
decide if I want to have a trailer near by next year after my maiden launch.



Lady in Red wrote:
> 
> Looks as if NC  & Chesapeake sailors are directly in Hanna's sights...
> 
> I spent a bunch of time aboard today setting fenders, as the stern tends
> to swing into the dock any time the winds are from a N quadrant; tying
> down or stowing below anything that could move, making sure there were no
> leaves to clog scuppers, securing the main & jib (had to recruit a
> neighbor to tie the jib...he could reach!) ...etc...
> 
> Unfortunately I will be out of town all weekend.....so friends will step
> in if we have to take boats off the dock tomorrow afternoon & anchor them
> in the creek as we did with Isabel....
> 
> And Ike is not too far behind....
> 
> So, NC & Bay Rhodies who are in the water...what preps have you made to
> safeguard your boat?
> 
> elle
> 
> 
> We can't change the angle of the wind....but we can adjust our sails.
> 
> 1992 Rhodes 22   Recyc '06  "WaterMusic"   (Lady in Red)
> 
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