It is what it is! Hurricane Matthew update!
Added 2016-10-06 17:24:41 +0000 UTCHi everyone! After a few days of 6 hour drives and long hours prepping our boat (which looks like a dump right now) the boat is as prepared as we can make it. Everything that could be removed and stowed is. There are a few items we're concerned about like our windvane and bimini frame (which we reinforced) but we couldn't do anything about them. Sailing Uma left their complete dodger up and it lasted so hopefully our frame will. It's pretty strong so keeping fingers crossed. We also removed the outboard and secured Taco more than you see here.
The boat is in a very protected marina in Palm Coast. It's in a slip designed for 60' yachts so the floating docks and cleats are extremely strong. We have 12 strong lines holding her along with 8 fenders along the starboard side. The marina is surrounded by high trees and is in sort of a hole so we hope that will help with wind, it's also very far from any major inlets, like 30 miles. So we're hoping that will help with the surge.
There's a mandatory evacuation for the marina area but we know of lots of people are staying on their boats. There is no way we'd stay for this storm with a baby onboard. We thought about Jeremiah staying but decided to secure her up and wait it out in Tampa. Why risk it? It's a boat and is replaceable. He really wanted to but I convinced him otherwise! ;)
Either way, we hope and pray for everyone safety. Objects are replaceable. We all are not! Thank you for being patient for our "Patron Only" posts! They take more time than the regular stuff.
So what to do? We've decided to stop, take a break, try not to stress. I'm going to dress up all hot for Jeremiah and we're gonna drink rum! Message us if you want, we should be around!!
Brittany
Comments
We hope so too Adam! I know it is hard to be blind to what the damage may be. Please keep us posted on your home and stay safe while this beast passes you! We will send our love your way! Love, the Lazy Geckos!
Lazy Gecko Sailing
2016-10-08 15:16:37 +0000 UTCFingers crossed for you guys ! I am hoping my home is still there when I return to Savannah ☔️. Storm surge has me worried.
2016-10-07 21:53:20 +0000 UTCThank you Arthur! We sure will!
Lazy Gecko Sailing
2016-10-07 03:25:57 +0000 UTCi love your common sense response to preparing for Mathew. i have full faith in both of you. take good care of Rhys. and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers....
2016-10-06 22:13:52 +0000 UTCAgreed!
Lazy Gecko Sailing
2016-10-06 21:54:10 +0000 UTCRUM is good and should help... Been through acouple.. Stay dry, stay safe!!!
2016-10-06 20:07:09 +0000 UTCThat sounds crazy Walter but also sounds right up Jeremiah's alley. He'd love to do something like that! I bet to was amazing to watch nature in all it's glory.
Lazy Gecko Sailing
2016-10-06 19:21:59 +0000 UTCTwice I have camped out for two Florida hurricanes. The experience and vantage point of a lawn chair was very memorable. Watching the storm build, pound and flee, was a lifetime highlight. Don't remove yourself to far from the action. It very well could help you cope with future storms at sea.
Walter MacVane
2016-10-06 18:23:47 +0000 UTCWe saw a lot of people doing it so he won't be alone. Prayers for your family!
Lazy Gecko Sailing
2016-10-06 17:42:36 +0000 UTCThank you Paul! Us too! Oh you know we will.
Lazy Gecko Sailing
2016-10-06 17:41:56 +0000 UTCMy dad bought a house in Palm Coast earlier this year. Being from Michigan, this is his first hurricane. He's ignoring the evacuation order and camping out at the house. The boat looks pretty well prepared, I'm sure she'll weather the storm just fine!
2016-10-06 17:40:50 +0000 UTCGood luck. Hope everything ends up well. Be safe and enjoy the rum!!
2016-10-06 17:38:35 +0000 UTCThanks Jason! Yes I agree!
Lazy Gecko Sailing
2016-10-06 17:30:46 +0000 UTC
