Riding out #hurricane Francine on our #sailboat home in Louisiana #maverick #sailboatlife #sailing
11 de setembro de 2024 · 2 min · 68 visualizações · Madisonville, Louisiana
O que este vídeo aborda
Amy and Shane prepare their sailboat, Maverick, for the arrival of Hurricane Francine while docked in Madisonville, Louisiana. On Tuesday, September 10, the crew begins storm preparations by removing the Bimini and Dodger to reduce windage.0:08 They clear all loose gear from the deck and secure dock lines to the floating docks, which feature high pylons designed to accommodate storm surges. This event marks the couple's first time riding out a hurricane aboard a vessel.0:46 They monitor weather models, noting the potential for the eye to pass directly over their location, and express a preference for remaining on the western side of the storm track to avoid the more severe eastern quadrant.1:43 The crew acknowledges the inherent risks of keeping a boat on the Gulf Coast during hurricane season and plans to remain on board throughout the weather event.1:49
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