New Bedford... the "Harbor of Refuge"... is the only harbor I know of on the South Coast that lost multiple boats during Irene. There should have been an investigation into that one. Unlike most harbors around here, that is a commercial harbor with a large fishing fleet. So you'd think the harbor would be run by professionals who'd ensure boats were properly anchored and on correctly sized moorings. Not to mention the multi-million dollar hurricane barrier built in the 1960's. We'll see what happens this time around.
My 25 road out Irene on it's mooring in Mattapoisett. Was nearly hit by a Cape Dory 28 on it's way to the beach. The Cape Dory hit a larger target instead... a Catalina 36. Other than that near miss my boat was OK. Not saying I'd take that chance again, though. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Thomas <sthom...@sympatico.ca> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:46:23 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: Stus-List Bounty sinking today New Bedford showed its worth during Irene last year. All the larger boats that chose to moor there were smashed up, including one belonging to a friend of mine. He is very sorry he didn't just stay at Marths's Vineyard. Steve ThomasC&C27 MKIIIPort Stanley, ON -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Indigo Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 2:36 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Bounty sinking today There are at least two "harbors of refuge" reasonably close to New London - Point Judith and New Bedford Jonathan On Oct 29, 2012, at 13:30, Chuck S <cscheaf...@comcast.net> wrote: New London would not be a safe haven either. But Bermuda or Azores or Spain would have been a nice safe place before heading to Florida. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R New Gretna, NJ From: "Colin Kilgour" <charliekilo...@gmail.com> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 11:27:38 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Bounty sinking today The storm was already hurricane strength and heading their way BEFORE they left New London. This is their Facebook post from Oct 25, the day they left. "Bounty has departed New London CT...Next Port of Call...St. Petersburg, Florida. Bounty will be sailing due East out to sea before heading South to avoid the brunt of Hurricane Sandy." I'm reluctant to question the captain on the boat, but I do have quite a bit of bluewater experience in that part of the ocean. When there's already a named storm on the map, why the hell are you putting to see and heading right into it? Cheers, Colin On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 10:40 AM, Chuck S <cscheaf...@comcast.net> wrote: Can't believe a ship like Bounty would get caught in a hurricane, but apparently she was reported today sinking and abandoned off Hatteras and USCG rescued 14, two still missing? http://www2.wnct.com/news/2012/oct/29/7/coast-guard-rescue-underway-hatteras-ar-2734769/ Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R New Gretna, NJ _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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