Marine Forecast for Hurricane Matthew

[Murf'n'surf]

Looks like Hurricane Matthew passed just East of Bimini. This is unlikely to be good for the 2017 trip. If that 11' storm surge is more than media hype I see the docks floating above the marina and the lower levels of the condos flooded.

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That's media hype/dumb guess. They have never predicted accurate surge heights.

 

[robert843]

Below is a quote from Staniels Cay Yacht club about 12 hours ago. and also a pic a few hours before the storm hit looks like they cleared everyone out as there are no boats at the docks and those things stayed packed while we were there every day we had to go into the bar and find out who was parked in our slips.

"UPDATE: Everyone is safe but storm still in effect. It's still very windy and tide is rising (high tide around noon). Minimal damage so far to dock. There will be superficial damage but a bit too early to tell on any structural damage."

 

[robert843]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10210425665495946

Great Exuma seems to have fared well!

 

[Zarrella]

I saw a report from one of the tour operators that the pigs were accounted for and fed this afternoon.

Who were they fed to??

 

[Britboater]

You out there now?
How is the resorts and condos?

No, shamelessly stolen off Instergram . There's a couple of people on there who are supplying constant feed back, the outlook doesn't look too bad, hopefully?

 

[LBFloats]

Can't be that serious of a storm, I don't see Jim Cantore there. Stay safe!

POOR ORLANDO... haven't they been through enough already?! ...oh yeah, Hurricane Matthew is heading their way too...

 

[Britboater]

WTF, Hurricane Nicole now heading towards land and upgraded to a category 2.

 

[McMark]

Hoping the house stands strong. We're the middle pin beachside. The eye is just offshore of us now. We're safe in PA so that's good, no worries. Stay Safe!!!!

 

[Bruce]

That's media hype/dumb guess. They have never predicted accurate surge heights.

Bimini Undersea reported

We are happy to announce that EVERYONE FROM OUR STAFF IS SAFE, there was no damage to our shop / equipment / boats, from the storm.
We should be up and running again shortly, and our reservations department is waiting to receive your bookings already!

There was very little damage to Bimini as well, our beautiful little island was spared the worst of Matthew.
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Looks like it was media hype. Watching the news reporters it seems like they are disappointed at the lack of damage and injuries.

 

[latitudeadjuster]

I believe if we launch 6am....we can skoot across the gulf in 3 hours and enjoy bimini tomorrow....whos in?? lol

 

[robert843]

This is the Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk taking a beating this is a huge storm surge for the water to be that high.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10155255278684018

 

[McMark]

We made out quite well. Lost the mailbox, a screen panel from the porch, and a small tree from the landscaping in front of the porch.

There is one street between us and the Halifax. The folks on this riverfront street were slammed with surge, ripping off decks and depositing them in the houses and yards across the street. Just terrible damage. The houses are all flooded. There are marinas at each end of the block and they are just shredded. Boats on their sides. Fuel dock gone. All this missed us by 100 feet.

 

[0627Devildog]

Looks like Hurricane Matthew passed just East of Bimini. This is unlikely to be good for the 2017 trip. If that 11' storm surge is more than media hype I see the docks floating above the marina and the lower levels of the condos flooded.

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If we are shooting for July, may I suggest Block Island NY for next year. . . . . Head out of Montauk, and go to Block nice deep blue waters. = )

 

[Zarrella]

We wound up with just enough rain to top off the pool.

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

Geeee I love your desk

 

[Speedling]

I read that Bahamas is starting school tomorrow for most parts.
They don't have full power restored yet or internet.