Hurricane Sandy
Timoneer is safe after hurricane Sandy. Even though the eye of the storm passed more than 200 miles away, the effects of Sandy were felt in Newport, Rhode Island. Winds over 70 knots battered the few yachts that stayed in the marina. It was the spring tides and the storm surge that was more of a concern. The high waters caused flooding and kept the crews of the yacht anxious as the floating docks came within 3 feet (1m) of floating off the top of their pilings. Fortunately Newport Shipyard was well very protected from any waves caused by the NE to Easterly winds that came with Sandy, as you can see by the flat waters in the marina.
We are now waiting for the seas offshore to settle before departing for Charleston, South Carolina.
- Strong gust in harbour
- Newport Shipyard Docks
- Newport Harbour
“JC” John Cornish