If
we are threatened by a storm, our main criteria for action will be
based on surge. Sailboats
should remove all sails and canvas. Lines should be doubled and
lengthen to allow for the higher tides. Use chafe protection both on
the pilings and the access point at which the lines enter your boat.
Remove all important documents and electronics. Close your through
hulls. Make sure your batteries are fully charged so bilge pumps will
have power if the marina doesn't. We do not recommend staying on the
boat during the storm.
If
the surge breaches the seawall, you will be better off anchored in a
protected area. The Marina is not considered a protected area. Use
your biggest anchors, as much chain as you have and protect the
anchor line(s) where they enter your boat.
Trailerable
boats on piers 7 & 8 should remove their boats from the marina to
a safe area. The lifts are NOT designed for storm conditions, so
please make contingency plans during hurricane season to remove your
vessel.
If
the surge is predicted to be above 5 ft, we will cut power to ALL
piers approximately 24 hours before landfall.
There
are a few boats in covered slips that have height issues. These boats
will need to be moved on anything more than 2.5 ft surge.
Marina
staff will not be able to monitor piers or boats during the storm so
it is imperative that you make preparations before hand to protect
your property. We
will post updates on facebook and pcmarina.com as long as possible.
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