usvi-on-line
Dumb Questions
Dumb Questions
Ok, landlocked here in Oklahoma, I know little about hurricanes. Can someone tell me why so many boats were left in harbors with no protection? Makes me sad to see them washed ashore. Are most undamaged/repairable? Thanks to John, Ruth and others for all their reports. Been praying for the island and its people that I love and miss. Glad everyone is ok!
I am no expert, but a few reasons I know of (of think I know of):
1. There is no boat yard on St. John where owners can bring their boats ashore and store them. Even if you did, they may very well fare worse on land than at sea (by getting knocked off blocks, etc).
2. There are a few hurricane holes, but it's my understanding you have to make reservations to get a mooring ball in those areas. You can't put all of the boats in one area because then they'll get damaged from banging in to one another.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
1. There is no boat yard on St. John where owners can bring their boats ashore and store them. Even if you did, they may very well fare worse on land than at sea (by getting knocked off blocks, etc).
2. There are a few hurricane holes, but it's my understanding you have to make reservations to get a mooring ball in those areas. You can't put all of the boats in one area because then they'll get damaged from banging in to one another.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
-
Xislandgirl
- Posts: 4163
- Joined: Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:03 pm
- Location: Slightly left of center
Sometimes that is the only oprion. When a storm is approaching there are very few safe havens for boats to go. There is not place to pull them out and there are only so many spots in the protected harbors.
Many boats survive storms just fine on their moorings. Some do not. There is no way to really be sure the boat is safe. You just secure it as best you can.
Many boats survive storms just fine on their moorings. Some do not. There is no way to really be sure the boat is safe. You just secure it as best you can.
