Not a good morning - Yacht on the rocks

[Rum_Pirate]

Not a good start to the week for somebody

The view from my verandah this morning

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A rather thin rope to use for anchoring:

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Little Potato Bay, St.Kitts, Leeward Islands

 

[A1Sailor]

The bit of string hanging over the bow roller doesn't look very thick.

 

[Rum_Pirate]

The bit of string hanging over the bow roller doesn't look very thick.

That is what I thought. I think it is 1/2" three strand nylon.

I know the chap, he just joined our Yacht Club.

 

[prv]

Doesn't look like it's sustained any real damage yet - anyone got a sturdy motorboat to drag it off with before it does?

Pete

 

[Rum_Pirate]

Doesn't look like it's sustained any real damage yet - anyone got a sturdy motorboat to drag it off with before it does?

Pete

Owner is a fellow member of the Yacht Club here . . . just joined.

Some chaps (fellow members) have already gone to help.

I also contacted a friend with a barge and crane to see if he could assist.

I am not sure if the hull is sound. She is a wash with water in the cockpit. I did not go aboard. It may very well be holed.

 

[prv]

I am not sure if the hull is sound. She is a wash with water in the cockpit. I did not go aboard. It may very well be holed.

On closer inspection I think you're right. I was assuming the port rail was under because she was heeled over by the keel being sat on the bottom - but actually, I don't think the rail would submerge at that angle if the hull was still properly buoyant.

Best not dragged off without a proper inspection and a plan - at least the contents can be salvaged at the moment.

Pete

 

[KevO]

Will he get a refund of his club membership fees? :-(

 

[Rum_Pirate]

Will he get a refund of his club membership fees? :-(

I think that that is the least of his concerns at present.

Actually better to be a member and get assistance from fellow members.

 

[Rum_Pirate]

UPDATE:

Yacht now raised and on dry land.

Hull is holed in a few places and appears to be structurally compromised . . . not looking too good.

Probably a lot of work required.

I hope he is insured . . . but doubt it.

 

[TQA]

Have you had strong winds the last two days. It was blowing hard in Deshaies Guadeloupe, a steady 25+ with gusts to 40+.

Boats dragging everywhere including me!

 

[chrishelen]

We have had 25 -35knts today, and yesterday, poked our nose out of jolly harbour but had lots of wind so dropped the hook in a sheltered bay and had a beer.

 

[Rum_Pirate]

Have you had strong winds the last two days. It was blowing hard in Deshaies Guadeloupe, a steady 25+ with gusts to 40+.

Boats dragging everywhere including me!

Yes we have has some strong winds, plus they came out of the WEST.

We have also had lots of heavy rain.

 

[TQA]

Yes we have has some strong winds, plus they came out of the WEST.

We have also had lots of heavy rain.

Well we had no westerly winds but a fair size westerly swell. Really uncomfortable for a couple of nights.

Moved to the Saints and all is irie.

 

[Rum_Pirate]

TQA Have a look at

http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=117955&sty=m_spot

 

[TQA]

I check Windguru daily and Stormcarib.

Windguru missed it but there was some indication that something might be brewing on the satellite shots from Srormcarib.

 

[Rum_Pirate]

I check Windguru daily and Stormcarib.

Windguru missed it but there was some indication that something might be brewing on the satellite shots from Srormcarib.

The Stormcarib site is very good.

More 'disturbed' weather coming in.

 

[Wandering Star]

The Stormcarib site is very good.

More 'disturbed' weather coming in.

I bet you secretly all wish you were back in the UK don't you - go on, be honest!

 

[richardbayle]

Ooh I am so looking forward to joining you guys in November/December.

Going to live in Gourbeyre so hope to meet some, if not all of you

 

[TQA]

Ooh I am so looking forward to joining you guys in November/December.

Going to live in Gourbeyre so hope to meet some, if not all of you

Only if they fix up the marina. Any progress?

 

[richardbayle]

Marina proceeding a pace, re dredged, new pontoons, new refueling area. No lift out yet but I was very happy with it and have my berth all secured and paid for. Lovely staff, very friendly

Arriving on June 12th avec SWMBO, leaving her there in new home and coming back to France for the boat. Then sailing across in November.

6 months of unburdened joy!