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Duck Creek Marina After Hurricane Florence: Boat Photos

19,September, 2018 Sailor

While the Hurricane Florence impacted Duck Creek Marina in New Bern, NC, many sail and power boats were effected by storm surge and winds. Due to the height of the surge, some vessels floated off of their jack-stands. The surge height was predicted to be between 9-13 feet. We were told that the height reached 11 feet. Some were damaged, others were sat back on Earth once the surge subsided. As soon as was safe and possible after the storm, the boatyard response at Duck Creek Marina after Hurricane Florence…

Part 2: B-Dock at BridgePointe Marina in New Bern NC after Hurricane Florence

17,September, 2018 Sailor

Extensive damage to B-Dock at BridgePointe Marina New Bern NC after Hurricane Florence. This video shows debris at the second portion of the B-Dock footage. Marina Staff requested that we share this footage. They show the state of the marina and some of the extent of damage. The docks are not currently safe and could continue to shift. The dockmaster has asked people not try to access their boats or the docks. While we are saddened by the destruction of the docks and the loss of boats, we are so…

Part 1: B-Dock at BridgePointe Marina in New Bern NC after Hurricane Florence

17,September, 201817,September, 2018 Sailor

B-Dock at BridgePointe Marina after Hurricane Florence

Extensive damage to B-Dock at BridgePointe Marina New Bern NC after Hurricane Florence. This video shows debris at the conference hall of the hotel, and the first portion of B-dock. Marina Staff requested that we share this footage. They show the state of the marina and some of the extent of damage. The docks are not currently safe and could continue to shift. The dockmaster has asked people not try to access their boats or the docks. While we are saddened by the destruction of the docks and the loss…

A-Dock at BridgePointe Marina in New Bern NC after Hurricane Florence

17,September, 201817,September, 2018 Sailor

Extensive damage to A-Dock at BridgePointe Marina New Bern NC after Hurricane Florence. Marina Staff requested that we share this footage. They show the state of the marina. The dockmaster has asked people not try to access their boats or the docks. While we are saddened by the destruction of the docks and the loss of boats, we are so happy and grateful that no one in our marina or other local marinas, were hurt. A special recognition is needed for our Dockmaster, Jesse, and Brian, Charlie, and Frank who…

Week of 2018Jan15: Cold with Rain & Snow on the way, Sushi and Boat Projects

20,January, 201820,January, 2018 Sailor

Week of 2018Jan15 We shared a nice weekend and enjoyed the week of 2018Jan15. Temperatures started to drop last weekend, but were tolerable. We had a few days of overcast and rain but today was rather nice. It was chilly, but not frigid… except maybe this am due to the wind. But as the weekend progressed, it warmed up nicely. Standing water in the area is frozen each morning when we take the pups for a walk. Usually, however, the ice is melted by lunchtime. Anchor Chain Arrives We placed…

Night Fog Photos: A Dark and Foggy Night on The Docks

12,January, 2018 Sailor

Night Fog Photos We experienced a rare occurrence last night when stepping off of Banjo. The humidity was around 85% and the temperature cooled after sunset enough to allow us some night fog photos. We are including some of those night fog photos for your viewing enjoyment. Settings These shots were made in three main groups depending on which lens used to capture them. The first group used the 18-55mm f/4-5.6 kit lens that came with our Canon SL2. I played around with various settings and found that some pretty…