Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 03-28-2017, 05:31 AM   #1
Senior Member
 
Liberty2015's Avatar
 
City: Pittwater
Vessel Name: Liberty
Vessel Model: 57 foot Halvorsen
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 196
cyclone Queensland

Hi has any one heard or viewed how the Marinas faired at Abel point and Hamilton ? We are considering heading up in winter , but after today we might give it a miss for a year, as I assume the places will requiring some rebuilding first ?

Regards Chris D Liberty
Liberty2015 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2017, 06:12 AM   #2
TF Site Team
 
Insequent's Avatar
 
City: Brisbane
Vessel Name: Insequent
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander 50 Mk I
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 4,260
Chris

A bit of Debbie stuff on this thread http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s...lia-31106.html

Just saw an interview with the local Member of Commonwealth Parliament, who has been in contact with constituents, and he said a few worrying things: 'boat soup', 'structural damage to marinas'.

You might have seen the video of 3 boats at Hamilton breaking free of their berths, and one at Airlie also crashing into a breakwater? That was early this afternoon. Sustained strong winds afterwards though. There will be others damaged I'm sure. At Airlie some fingers also appear to be damaged based on the tangle of boats in one photo I saw.

But we won't really know until after daylight tomorrow when it is safe to go outside and begin assessments, and when power and communications will start to be restored.

Having said that, I am still planning on heading up that way in May. The infrastructure is vital for tourism, it will be quickly restored. Places like Mackay marina are I understand largely not impacted and you could get all the supplies you need from there, its a really good jumping off point for an extended period in the Whitsunday area.

By the time you would be in the area I'm sure it will be fine for visiting cruisers as well as the bareboat charter fleet.
__________________
Brian
Insequent is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2017, 10:24 AM   #3
Veteran Member
 
City: brisbane
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 55
Here are some links to photos of damage to Hamilton Island marina
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.p...34080330098014
http://www.boatsales.com.au/editoria...-debbie-58872/
marcoh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2017, 04:45 PM   #4
TF Site Team
 
Insequent's Avatar
 
City: Brisbane
Vessel Name: Insequent
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander 50 Mk I
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 4,260
Thanks marcoh

Looks bad. Its looking like there has been a large amount of damage to marinas in the region.
__________________
Brian
Insequent is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2017, 08:38 PM   #5
Guru
 
BruceK's Avatar
 
City: Sydney
Vessel Name: Sojourn
Vessel Model: Integrity 386
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 13,293
On top of the wind damage and existing flooding, the weather system is becoming a rain depression, with 16-20 inches of rain forecast, predicted to fall over a short period in some areas, like 3 hours, and extending south in Queensland and even into New South Wales.It`s not over yet.
Events like this bring out the best in people,like rescuers,State Emergency Service, Ambulance, Police, military, neighbours supporting each other. And the worst,there is evidence of looting, one guy even had his car stolen.
__________________
BruceK
2005 Integrity 386 "Sojourn"
Sydney Australia
BruceK is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2017, 05:36 AM   #6
Guru
 
Tidahapah's Avatar
 
City: Mooloolaba
Vessel Name: Flora
Vessel Model: Timber southern cray boat
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,859
Well the worst of Debbie is over. Hinkers was in Airlie and had moved ashore before the cyclone hit. Managed to come out of it pretty well unscathed. Minor damage as is to be expected during these events.
I think pretty terrifying just the same.
The marina there suffered a bit of damage but should be back in service fully before the cruising season. Hammo got pounded and one finger broke away and some pretty big/expensive boats ended up on the bricks. The rest of Hammo especially the eastern side got trashed.
I have been keeping Tidahapah in Mackay since the end of last cruising season and the marina there copped a flogging. The outside main finger lost a few berths and boats were all over the place, I think in the main scratches, bruises, sail and canvas damage.
My own berth ( I rent it from a mate of mine) started to come apart but due to the good work of marina residents they held it all together.
Looks like I will have to find another berth until repairs are carried out.
Mind you I am not there I am on the other side of the country on a rig tender watching it on the book of faces and communicating with my friends on site.
It would appear that we will not get water or power back to the marina for a week or 2.
Everything will be up and running before you know it. Don't not go north everyone requires you to come up , use the facilities and spend some money.
It is going to be a great season see you up there.
Cheers
Benn
__________________
"When I die I hope my wife doesn't sell my toys for what I told her I paid for them"
Money: It's made round to go round , not flat to stack.
"Get out and do it"
Tidahapah is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2017, 06:14 AM   #7
TF Site Team
 
Insequent's Avatar
 
City: Brisbane
Vessel Name: Insequent
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander 50 Mk I
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 4,260
Thanks for the update Benn. I was wondering whether Hickers was at Airlie or still in Perth. Glad to hear he came through Ok. There seemed to be a lot of beached boats around Airlie/Shute Harbour, but I suspected they were moored/anchored, and not in marina's.

I'll be heading up sometime in May. No firm itinerary yet, but I'd like to get to Lady Musgrave fairly quickly. After that I'll just go with the weather. Will likely go as far as Lizard this year.

We've had over 200mm of rain in Brisbane over the last day and a half, but not much wind. Might be some winds yet, with more rain, as it wont clear for a few more hours.
Flooding in the usual areas, but still some people get caught out. My prep for the boat and at home was not really necessary, but better to be ready than trying to react under adverse conditions.
__________________
Brian
Insequent is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2017, 06:58 AM   #8
Guru
 
Tidahapah's Avatar
 
City: Mooloolaba
Vessel Name: Flora
Vessel Model: Timber southern cray boat
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,859
Yes Shute Harbour really copped it but then again so many boats on moorings, think a lot of charter boats got trashed.
Hope to catch up when you are heading north.
I get home in about 3 weeks, then it is up to Mackay, haul out for antifoul, refit my generator and should be ready for cruising.
__________________
"When I die I hope my wife doesn't sell my toys for what I told her I paid for them"
Money: It's made round to go round , not flat to stack.
"Get out and do it"
Tidahapah is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-30-2017, 07:31 AM   #9
Veteran Member
 
City: Mooloolaba
Vessel Name: Ohana
Vessel Model: DeFever 72
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 82
It appears a bit of a tail end flogging in Moolooalab too. Our boat got hit by some gusts and lost solar panels and took out a hf antenna. No other issues as yet but it is still night time so will have to see in morning. I too am away and am hearing second hand. But the region lost power poles and trees and some roofing. Biggest gust hit 60 knots.
Bohans is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2017, 07:02 AM   #10
Member
 
City: Surfers Paradise
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 12
Too soon to cancel. The picture re availability of marina berths, fuel depots and the parks will become much clearer in the next few weeks.
Hamilton isl is allowing boat owners whose boat are moored there to come to the island from tomorrow. The ship lift is operational and whilst no boats are allowed to enter the marina the fuel dock does not appear badly damaged so would expect it to start operating soon. Certainly before the winter.
If you can delay your decision do so.
Most of the owners I know at Hamilton isl and Abell Point intend to keep their boat there and have repairs done locally.
Hamo is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Trawler Port Captains
Port Captains are TF volunteers who can serve as local guides or assist with local arrangements and information. Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. To learn more about this program read here: TF Port Captain Program





All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:30 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2006 - 2012