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From: Ed Bottrell (no email)
Date: Thu Jan 01 2004 - 09:29:22 EST
The recent posts by Capt. Mike and Rob B. reminded me of a recent meeting of
the yacht club Commodores in Nova Scotia whose clubs were affected by
Hurricane Juan (September 28-29). Direct and indirect damage to club
property and assets varied from $0 to over $1 mil. Fortunately, most of the
damage appears to be covered by insurance; however, there are some open
questions - e.g. is a damaged breakwater considered an insured club asset?)
No one (yet) is adding up the individual damage to boats but hundreds have
been affected and it is clear that many will not be ready to launch in the
spring because the repair yards are so backlogged.
Several recommendations and action steps came out of the meeting that I
would like to share with you for two reasons: to possibly help with your
club/marina's preparedness for a major storm and to ask if any of you know
of written materials that we may use/modify to meet our needs.
1. Clubs have been invited to submit a summary of insurance coverage
through a 'clearing house' that will summarize key points and make
suggestions for proper coverage. Further, each club should review and
refine their insurance policies accordingly.
2. To develop appropriate policies, plans and procedures covering the
preparation for a major storm as well as the time during and after the
storm. (Note: some of the damage was avoidable if owners had removed canvas
and rigged their vessels properly. Also, there were many instances in the
communities where people did not take the forecast seriously or did not take
appropriate precautions.)
3. Security and safety plans are also required for the employees, boat
owners, members, volunteers and general public. (For example, many areas
including private clubs were inundated with 'rubberneckers', and some boats
were subject to vandalism and theft even before the hurricane left).
4. Greater emphasis needs to be placed on standards for proper marina
and swing moorings along with regular inspections or certifications and
proper mooring agreements. (Note: the storm surge at high tide reached an
additional six feet, which caused flooding of club facilities, dragged
moorings, displaced floating marinas, snapped lines and pulled cleats.)
Again, if any listees have access to this type of information that could be
shared, we would really appreciate a head start.
Happy New Year!
Ed Bottrell
Halifax, NS
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