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Good Morning Everyone,
I hope all of you have a very nice labor day weekend and we realize that many of you will not have use of your vessels due to Irene and the Katia forecast.
Katia is at 70mph sustained winds as of 5am this morning. It is progressing at 15mph. I will continue monitoring the track of this storm through the weekend and I expect that the 5 day NOAA projection to impact our area sometime early in the week. We will make the call to commence hurricane haul outs as soon as possible for those vessels that have departed to date. There is no definitive indications that Katia will make landfall in the continental US at this time, but it could move far enough west to preclude us from not being attentive and having to haul vessels to be sure we provide a safe harbor for your vessels.
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Tropical Storm Katia Update #2
Tropical Storm Katia Update #1
Tropical storm Katia is projected to be NNE of Puerto Rico Sunday. We will track this storm over the weekend and will give you all updates as possible. This storm has sustained winds of 60 mph and is moving at 20 mph NNW. It is too early to tell where it will go, but hopefully out to sea away from the U.S.
There was no significant damage to vessels in our yard during Irene. Just some covers torn, covers blowing around, enclosures torn etc. All vessels stayed on their stands and upright as they should. We have a tremendous amount of work to do on a lot of vessels. Many people are taking advantage of this necessary haul out to do some maintenance. We really appreciate the work.
Hurricane Irene Haul Out Testimonials
We have received alot of feedback from customers throughout the hurricane Irene haul out process. Read on for their testimonials:
Before The Storm
August 25th
Today I delivered Bay Spice to Jarrett Bay for a haul out. From the 2 young men on the dock, to the travel lift operators, to the crews putting up jack stands, everyone was very polite with a positive attitude, and very effective in getting the boat securely in place. I am sure the owner of Bay Spice will be very satisfied with the treatment and preparation your team provides. I am sure the put-in will go just as smoothly.
We would also like to commend Jarrett Bay for the excellent commentary on the weather situation – it has been better than we can get on The Weather Channel.
Great operation you have!
Tuesday Morning Hurricane Irene Haul Out Update
Power was restored to the Jarrett Bay Marine Park approximately 6pm Monday night.
The Army Corp of Engineer vessel, Beaufort, was launched at 7:15am Sunday morning to allow for surveying of inlets and channels We commenced launching of commercial and live-aboard vessels Monday at 8am. We cleared the wash pad of all vessels and commenced moving and washing of vessel bottoms this morning. We are now launching “last in, first out” vessels as we reach them, for those customers wishing to depart.
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Friday Noon Hurricane Irene Update
Good Afternoon Everyone,
Hurricane Irene is now at 105mph and still headed at us at 14 mph. It is less than 300 miles south and we should feel tropical force winds approximately 2-3am tomorrow morning. Hurricane force winds will impact our area at daylight or shortly there after. Floyd and Isabelle were at 105 when they hit us and flooding was the major issue with storm surge and very heavy rains.
Things started a little slow this morning but have heated up significantly down at the basin.
Thursday Morning Hurricane Irene Update
Good Morning Everyone,
I am more concerned this morning after reviewing the Hurricane Irene projections. The storm track has shifted more westerly and the speed is now 13mph and headed North West. This could easily be a strong CAT 2 or CAT 3 event for us.
I cannot stress the importance of being prepared for this one. We will be very lucky if the immediate coastal areas are spared from the wrath of Irene. It has the potential to be the most devastating Hurricane in several decades. I sincerely hope that this Hurricane misses us but I am less hopeful today than previously.
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Wednesday Morning Update on Hurricane Irene Haulouts
Good Morning,
Day two of Hurricane Irene haul outs commenced at 7am this morning. We hauled approximately 43 vessels upon completion Tuesday. We are well on our way, but have at least 90 more vessels to haul in the next three days.
Yesterday went very well and we appreciate all of you and your cooperation. Everything went smoothly and we completed our last haul at approximately 6:50pm with a late arrival. Yesterday’s weather cooperated, but today will be much hotter and humid as the tropical wave reaches us later today and tomorrow. Please be patient! It can be a challenge for our team to stay hydrated during these 12 hours shifts.
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Smoothest Hurricane Haul Out Operation Yet
We received a lot of great feedback from our service customers during and after the marathon haul-out session for Hurricane Earl (we hauled 120 vessels in just over three days). Here are few of the messages we received – thank you every one!
This was my first experience with haul out service. I was early, as I usually am anywhere I go, and figured that I would wait. Wait was not going to happen! I arrived, tied up and left My Paramour to your crew. I was very impressed with every part of the operation.
I got to meet Jeff and Mr. Lawrence. You all did great and if this service is representative of your other services, I’ll certainly consider using Jarrett Bay in the future.
Thanks and let me know when I can come get her. Continue reading “Smoothest Hurricane Haul Out Operation Yet” »
Hurricane Earl – Morning After Report
Good Morning Everyone,
We were extremely lucky last night. We had a near miss and only saw winds of approximately 50 kts. It could have been much worse if the Hurricane had not started turning east yesterday evening.
We had a crew on standby to come in but the winds never got bad enough so we let them get some much needed rest. We hauled 120 vessels from 32-112’ from 1pm on Monday until 12:30 yesterday and moored two in the basin.
We are hard at work this morning launching the Army Corp of Engineer vessel and several other commercial charter craft. We are also assessing damage to the vessels on the yard but none is expected. You will be notified if we see any evident damage to your vessel. Continue reading “Hurricane Earl – Morning After Report” »
Hurricane Earl Update 9/2
8:12am, September 2, 2010 – Jarrett Bay Boatworks Service Yard – Beaufort, NC:
As of Wednesday evening we had hauled 97 boats in a little over two days. We are on target to run out of stands & complete haul outs this afternoon at 1-2pm
Hurricane Earl is starting its turn to the North/North West this morning. The high pressure ridge over the eastern US is now steering the Hurricane. Let us hope it will take the worst out to sea. We are under a Hurricane Watch presently. We still have the possibility of having some really bad weather. Earl is a CAT 4 Hurricane with 145 MPH winds.
Does anyone remember what Hugo did to SC and even inland as far as Charlotte, NC?
We will have a crew here tonight and will be checking all the stands for every boat in the yard as regularly as the wind allows. The worst problem we normally have in a Hurricane is the wind and rain in unison causes stands to become loosened. That is why we try to check them regularly. Antennas, curtains and any other item that is prone to wind damage should be removed or secured firmly. Outriggers on Sport Fish boats are easily damaged in high winds.
We will try to have staff back into the office Friday afternoon and on the yard to assess damages. We will call you if any major damage occurs. “Major” being anything other than cosmetic issues. We prefer that you come inspect your vessels as soon as safe to do so and roads are passable. Continue reading “Hurricane Earl Update 9/2″ »
