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Another Adventure: Through the eye of Irma
15 October 2017 · 19 min · 24K views · Stock Island, Key West
What this video covers
The owner of the vessel Another Adventure prepares for Hurricane Irma in Key West by stripping the boat of all deck gear, including the bimini, solar panels, and radar.0:59 With the storm track shifting west toward a direct hit, the crew secures the boat to the north dock using approximately 25 lines and sacrificial dinghy fenders to account for predicted wind directions.3:01 After determining that a last-minute evacuation poses a higher risk of mechanical failure than remaining in place, the crew shelters in a reinforced office building on the property.11:16 During the storm, the boat sustains damage as fenders shift and gear fails, but the hull remains intact.16:04 The aftermath reveals significant destruction throughout the marina, including shredded sails and displaced dinghies from neighboring vessels.16:29 Proper preparation and redundant mooring lines are essential for surviving a direct hurricane impact in a marina environment.
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