Ocean Village in Storm Eunice

[Switch]

i wouldn’t expect the buildings to offer shelter in the basin, I would expect the opposite.
https://www.aivc.org/sites/default/files/airbase_964.pdf
good luck .

Looks like a riveting read. ?

 

[CHI]

I agree with DAKA.

Since the tall buildings have been here the wind accelerates through the gaps.

 

[Just_sayin']

Just hit F11 at Sotonmet. Best of luck.

 

[Switch]

So, hypothetical, would it be better to be in OV than say Lymington Yacht Haven which Is quite exposed to todays storm?

 

[Bigplumbs]

Lets hope no one gets hurt or boats damaged

 

[russ]

My cockpit camera has just been knocked over. Maybe canopy or a violent knock. I don't know whether to drive the hour to check. Marina not answering calls.

 

[russ]

Email just sent and they replied straight back. They're going to check.

 

[Bigplumbs]

As someone Just said to me. In these storm conditions it might be better to let your canopy or anything else blow away rather than Risk yourself trying to stop it...... Difficult call

 

[russ]

Just had them say all is ok. They put another fender out against pontoon as he said they were being crushed too much.
A massive thank you to Chris at MDL.

 

[DavidJ]

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[andy59]

Sat on the boat now at LYH, big tide and gusty but not as bad as I thought it would be

 

[ST840]

Sat on the boat now at LYH, big tide and gusty but not as bad as I thought it would be View attachment 130576

That's surprising, the needles weather station just recorded 110mph gusts.

 

[stelican]

That's surprising, the needles weather station just recorded 110mph gusts.

122mph now

 

[andy59]

Yep just had a big gust, but I would bet that the needles wind station always over reads because it’s on top of the cliff , hurst wind monitoring is more reliable IMHO

 

[Boathook]

Hurst Castle wind data. Seems to show the wind easing at present.
WeatherFile.com | Hurst Castle | Real Time LIVE Wind Data

 

[DAKA]

Looks like a riveting read. ?

Hi Switch,
I didn’t bother to read it to be honest as I already understand “headland amplification “, as will anyone who regularly sails around headlands either understands the concept or at least realise the wind gets stronger.
i Went to the trouble to put a link in for the armchair commodores and for those who don’t venture outside the Solent

 

[Switch]

Hi Switch,
I didn’t bother to read it to be honest as I already understand “headland amplification “, as will anyone who regularly sails around headlands either understands the concept or at least realise the wind gets stronger.
i Went to the trouble to put a link in for the armchair commodores and for those who don’t venture outside the Solent

Good for you DAKA. I bet your 'headland amplification' knowledge is a big hit at parties

 

[KevinV]

It’s a long time since I went to ocean village but I recall correctly the buildings would create wind amplification including violent vortexes highly likely ( wind is forced to go twice the distance as it twists up similar to a tornado)
i wouldn’t expect the buildings to offer shelter in the basin, I would expect the opposite.
https://www.aivc.org/sites/default/files/airbase_964.pdf
good luck .

Well I thought that was interesting, even if I mostly just looked at the pictures. Airflow over flat roofs particularly, showing how they get sucked off, not blown off

 

[Hangie]

Just seen this one - Video: Southampton ferry has a close call as it is blown in by Storm Eunice | Daily Mail Online
Looking at the chimney a serious full ahead happened and engines were properly blown through.

 

[SC35]

More sheltered than this: