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Hurricane Milton? Stay? Re-anchor in Harbor? OR Sail Away from Miami??????
October 7, 2024 · 19 min · 218 views · Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida
What this video covers
A cruising couple anchored in Biscayne Bay, Florida, evaluates hurricane preparedness plans for their vessel, Epiphany, as Hurricane Milton approaches the state.0:15 With the storm projected to cross Florida from the Gulf of Mexico, the crew identifies wave fetch as the primary threat to their current position, where they are exposed to 30 miles of open water from the southwest.3:23 Their primary strategy, Plan A, involves remaining at their current anchorage with a 73-pound Mantis anchor and 250 feet of chain if wind speeds remain below 30 knots.6:14 For higher wind speeds, they identify four alternative, protected anchorages in the Miami area, including No Name Harbor and Marine Stadium, which offer 360-degree protection from wave action.8:02 The crew also outlines a final contingency, Plan E, to evacuate to the open Atlantic if conditions exceed 50 knots.15:43 They maintain the vessel with a clean bottom and topped-off fuel to ensure readiness for immediate departure.17:04
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