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transient
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Topic: BBC: Hayling Island Hit By Tornado Posted: 21 Oct 13 at 11:57am |
I didn't have a boat at the time but this is what we woke up to in E Sussex. I was supposed to drive to Oxfordshire for my Grandfathers funeral, no chance. I couldn't even drive across town. The chap with the spitfire was gutted.
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JimC
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Oct 13 at 12:15pm |
I remember taking my late lamented CB400F through the woods at one point on the way to work because there were fewer trees down in there than there were across the road.
There's obviously no comparison between the energy in a major storm like that than in a little tornado, even though the very localised effects of the tornado can be just as bad in that very small area... |
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rodney
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Oct 13 at 5:06pm |
I feel so sorry for the owners of the boats. I went through this in '87 when we had an enormous amount of damages to the boats at Bosham SC. For me it's heart-breaking to see boats damaged, especially when it's down to the elements. Lots of boat written off and many more with some serious repair work required. Amazingly it missed HISC (1400 Metres away) and our base (1900 Metres away in the other direction). Good luck to all of those who suffered losses with insurance, repairs etc.
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Rodney Cobb
Suntouched Sailboats Limited http://www.suntouched.co.uk [EMAIL=rodney@suntouched.co.uk">rodney@suntouched.co.uk |
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rodney
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Oct 13 at 5:08pm |
OH! The pictures are of Mengeham Rythe SC Yesterday
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Rodney Cobb
Suntouched Sailboats Limited http://www.suntouched.co.uk [EMAIL=rodney@suntouched.co.uk">rodney@suntouched.co.uk |
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Oct 13 at 5:31pm |
Nobles will be busy ...
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rodney
Really should get out more Joined: 26 Feb 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 915 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Oct 13 at 5:41pm |
And Ian Porter One of the best boat repairers on the South Coast! |
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Rodney Cobb
Suntouched Sailboats Limited http://www.suntouched.co.uk [EMAIL=rodney@suntouched.co.uk">rodney@suntouched.co.uk |
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marky
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Oct 13 at 6:19pm |
Yup not great for MRSC. Most of the boats were tied down as well....
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maxibuddah
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Oct 13 at 8:54pm |
that tree came off second best to the Finns
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Everything I say is my opinion, honest
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Mister Nick
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Oct 13 at 9:18pm |
EURGH! That was painful to watch, must be a total nightmare for the owners. Hope everyone gets their damage sorted without too much cost or trouble!!
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timeintheboat
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Oct 13 at 9:48pm |
87 - we got married the day after down south. They were nailing the roof back on our hotel.
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Like some other things - sailing is more enjoyable when you do it with someone else
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