Thanks to all who have been reaching to see if we’re impacted by Hurricane Dorian’s projected path.
And, indeed.. we most probably will be.
Our blog/video travel series is always a bit behind due to how much effort they take to produce these days. Last we left you, we were arriving to Savannah – but that was back in June.
We actually continued north from there and spent an amazing month in Charleston.
And we had it in our mind that we might find a reputable boat yard to take care of some general maintenance (engine service, bottom paint, etc) for the peak of hurricane season.
When my mom had some medical stuff come up, that set the course in motion. We returned to Savannah to a yard we connected with who had open space to store Y-Not for the season, ability to haul out in case of a storm and attend to our project list.
So in early August we doubled back to Savannah, got Y-Not settled in, consulted with the crew and then took off in the new conversion van to Florida to be with my mom for a couple of weeks (she’s doing well).
We just returned to Savannah mid last week when Dorian’s path emerged and the threat targeted the eastern coast. On Friday, the yard let us know they had received instructions from corporate that no boats would be on the docks – and asked if we wanted to haul.
We’ll take it as serendipity’s invitation to accept the offer – and Y-Not was hauled and secured on land over the weekend.
We’ll be in their long term service area so that, assuming all is well after the storm – we can take advantage of already being on land to handle the below water line service items.
We’ve been busy these past few days moving off the boat and back in to van for likely the remainder of at least peak hurricane season.
With a mandatory evacuation issued for the Georgia Coastline in preparation of the storm’s arrival (hopefully) offshore – we have moved ourselves inland.
We are out of the storm’s projected impacts – but are at the ready to continue moving if necessary.
We’re of course extremely anxious and concerned – not just for Y-Not’s well being, but my mom and friends also in the path. She’s in Melbourne, FL – and is staying in the area to be with a friend. The Space Coast is up next after a devastating blow to the Bahamas.
So, now we wait to see the outcome. At present time, the most concerning impacts for the Georgia coastline are storm surge and tropical force winds. But little shifts could make a huge impact as Dorian resumes speed after stalling out.
We’re on edge, but not nearly as much as 2-years ago when we left Y-Not secured in Marathon for Irma.
We’ll proceed as needed from here.
Thanks again for your concern and safe wishes. And wishing you and yours in the storm’s path the best possible outcome.
A quick video update we also just put out:
Sept 5 Update: Hurricane Dorian passed by the Savannah area yesterday and overnight – remaining offshore. Y-Not encountered tropical storm force winds as anticipated, and there was minimal storm surge. Our remote monitoring cameras and the yard’s manager both indicate that Y-Not did great in the storm (as did all other vessels). Whew. My mom also ended up with minimal impacts.
I know you’re savvy enough to get Y-Knot and yourselves secured and safe, still it’s terrific of you to take a few minutes to check in and let us know how you are doing. I hope your Mom continues to heal and get well. Wishing you safe times and travels and many more good memories in the making.
Watching your adventure for years. Feel like you have become our friends and we are always wishing you safety and trouble free travel. Thanks for all your posts. We appreciate everything you put into it. Thanks for letting us know what is going on .
So glad to know that you are safe and that you found a very helpful shipyard in Savanna.
Happy you are safe and can move when needed. Take good care!
Glad to hear that you and yours are safe and able to get out of harm’s way if necessary. Also wishing Cherie’s mom all the best.
Thanks for the update. We were thinking about you…
I was hearing about the storm and I thought of you. TY for taking the time to post this, mid crisis to keep us posted. Best wishes to you and yours.
Cherie, Chris & Kiki, So glad for the update. I was concerned for you and your boat home.
Glad to know you are safe and the boat has been secured. Best wishes for you and your family. Glad to hear your Mom is doing well. May all survive Dorian safely.
Hi Chris & Cherie, I’m here on the west coast, keeping an eye on the Dorian situation, wondering where you were going to be for the worst of the storm. So glad to hear you have a good plan and are as reasonably safe as possible. After following you all these years, I do feel you are friends and want you and those you love to be safe and happy.
Love the blog, take care.
We have friends still on the coast in Florida, glad to know you are less at risk. I hope you and your Mom and Y-Knot all come through with no damage.
So glad to hear your mom is doing good and you have made preparations for this hurricane. All good wishes your way.
So glad you are in a better situation than the last time! I’m glad your Mom is doing well!!
I’m so glad you are prepared and you’re certainly on top of everything. Good luck and stay safe!
You folks TRY to be safe! Just like with Hurricane Irma, we went out to the panhandle to my daughter’s, and hopefully, Dorian will just stay out in the Atlantic and there will be no need to head further west to Alabama.
Thank you for keeping us all up to date. You two are like extended family, and we worry about you. Till we cross paths again . . .
We’re on the Ortega River near JAX getting our boat ready for the storm. We hope to ride it out here and then make a big push north as soon as the storm passes.