Incredible. My boat, A Belize 43, rode it out at Hog Island. Zero damage. I was off the boat. My deepest thanks for your video. If this doesn’t convince people to go ashore, nothing will.
I've lived through several hurricanes here in Antigua and am always amazed that anyone would stay onboard for one. I would rather go beg for shelter in the village than stay on a boat no matter where it sits. I bet this will be your last hurricane on one and hopefully this is shared on all cruiser's Facebook groups too. Thanx so much for your honesty and this great account.
I've been through a cat 4 in a house and can't imagine doing it on a boat. So glad you made it through. BTW, I became friends with Susie, James and the fur babies in Panama and was so worried about them as well. My heart is with all of the cruising community and the wonderful people of Carriacou. Thank you for making this raw video.
I'm speechless, no, I'm commentless. So sorry for your loss, but Sir, hats off for the video, you've uploaded something quite incredible; you deserve an award. Thanks so much and wishing you the very best of luck for the the future.
Was in the south of grenada for Beryl also in mangroves. Well done for reporting this from this point of view! Must've been HECTIC. Well done on HOLDING FAST sir
😢😢 Hi Jason. Just found this and we are so glad you are safe. What a terrifying experience and so sad our beautiful Carriacou is so damaged. We are back home now, Indian Summer is sold but Ian misses her dreadfully. Please stay in touch and we are thrilled to have found you again! Inatosha have proved herself to be a really amazing boat - all down to the builder! Hugs xx
Hey mate, Just watching your Video, from germany and its jawdropping. Glad you made it thrue. Shocking! Don't find words.... So many smashed boats....😢 Godspeed for all of you and greetings! 🙏👍🍻🕊🇩🇪🌻🌞
Bloody hell Jason, so glad you made it out of that one. Let me know when you are next in East Africa, and I'll buy you some beers. All the best and stay well my friend.
Well done for toughing it out. Can’t have been an easy decision to stay onboard. Looks horrible. We have experienced a 120kmh blow in Mallorca and that was bad enough. Hope you get the boat sorted soon.
Man all i can say is hats off to you! So many ppl who call one down for taking care of his shit but thats how its done. The spot may not have been the best as i would have tried to be someplace with less boats around but i dont know your situation so im sure you were in the best place for you. I rode out hurricane Dorian when it hit nova scotia and it was something to see even at a high cat 2. Hope you get back together soon. Take care
That was insane !! In spite of the damage, seems the odds were on your side. Thank you for making the footage, it will serve as a brave record of what to take into consideration if presented with those choices !! Btw, are you South African, could not detect an accent !
@@waynebanks6597 I worked out from the (lack of) accent, but at one point he showed fear, that threw me off 🤣. South Africans always rock, no matter where they are.
I'm glad I went ashore in St Martin for Irma in 2017. The forecast for 90mph winds turned out 185mph in the end. My boat, Glee, was lost for 4 months in Simpson Bay lagoon. Lost everything that I didn't stuff in a backpack. Even on land it's scary, staying aboard is a roll of the dice. Then afterwards... the looters...
So many people do not believe the strength of a hurricane until they are in one. The number of people who die staying to trying protect their boat or house is sad.
What amazes me is how many yachts chose to lash their mainsails rather than remove them completely for bare sticks. May not have made much difference in actuality for Beryl, but was always taught for Cat1 or above bare poles and minimal windage is essential. Devastating to see so much destruction. And what will happen to all the debris? How will it be disposed of? Surely Carriacou can't process it all and it will need to be taken by barge or whatever to a larger country for disposal.
Thankyou for sharing and showing others what it was like in Beryl at Carriacou. I have a gofundme for cruisers who are rescuing their boats. Friends there have got six boats out so far. Do you need any help?
Thank you for your message and offer of support. I have also started a GoFundMe page to help Jason get his home back into shape and then he also hoping to help others in need. He works in the boat building, repairs and maintenance field. You can view his GoFundMe page at www.gofundme.com/f/save-inatosha-help-jason-restore-his-home. I didn't even think of adding the link here as it was just a link to the video. If you would like me to put you in touch with Jason let me know. Perhaps you are able to help each other.
I agree. Hundreds of boats went south to Trinidad to escape the wrath of the storm. They were all ok. It is barely an overnight sail to get there. This was also our plan when we summered in Grenada on our vessel. Thankfully we didn't need to execute the plan.
Hi Louis, you're completely right, and that is exactly what Jason was trying to do, head south to avoid them. This is the first time in almost forever that a Hurricane of this size has hit so far south and so early. The island was not even prepared, even the houses built there are not equipped for such storms. Just very bad luck.
Nonsense @@waynebanks6597plenty of people had time to leave. Unless his boat was inoperable for some reason not clear in this video but anyone who stayed is practically insurance fraud for not relocating their boat as they had plenty of time.
I've been trying to decide if getting an aluminum hull boat or even a steel hull boat that I prefer aluminum was worth the extra cost over a fiberglass boat after seeing this I really want aluminum with steel is my second choice and fiberglass my last choice The reason I say that is repairs will be so much easier and punctures will not be so easy I'm not saying fiberglass isn't easy to repair you can just do it with stuff you have on board but with aluminum and steel once you get it hauled out and get their proper materials it can be just as quick if not quicker than fiberglass anyway I think they're more durable but I don't know how much more durable I do know the puncture resistance of aluminum is exponentially stronger than fiberglass and steel even more so than aluminum I'm not saying they wouldn't sink in a situation like this hurricane's throw boats around like toys God bless this man for staying in the boat when this happened
As bad as that wind speed is and it's horrible and I would be scared to poopless imagine adding another hundred miles an hour to that wind speed and some hurricanes people have been in that's what it's like
Yep. Garcia,allure,barole,Orion,ovni just to name a few. I agree. Aluminum . It's the only material other than fiberglass I would have. And in a hurricane you can get up into a mangrove off shoot.
My cousin has a Garcia yacht and he went through a hurricane and saw wind speeds over a hundred miles an hour but because it's a centerboard yacht and it has a draft of about 3 and 1/2 ft with the board up he was able to go up into a waterway more than a mile and he lashed his boat to mangroves with dozens of ropes and the next day he motored out and saw what this guy's in the middle of but this was several years ago I forgot the name of the storm but it was in the general same area
LOL LOL LOL LOL.....Look at the end of the video. What do "we see" that is sooooe rong? I wood realy like to know if that place was used before fore ankring in "storms" and special the nr og boats.
Why did you stay in a hurricane prone area in hurricane season? Do you now agree that was dumb? Somehow after 206,000 miles and 40 years of cruising I have yet to stay in a hurricane/cyclone/typhoon area in the storm season. Because its a stupid thing to do. Its just a few days sail to a safe area for the season. Dumb.
Incredible. My boat, A Belize 43, rode it out at Hog Island. Zero damage. I was off the boat. My deepest thanks for your video. If this doesn’t convince people to go ashore, nothing will.
Thank you for sharing this raw video. So glad you survived. Very eye-opening video.
I've lived through several hurricanes here in Antigua and am always amazed that anyone would stay onboard for one. I would rather go beg for shelter in the village than stay on a boat no matter where it sits. I bet this will be your last hurricane on one and hopefully this is shared on all cruiser's Facebook groups too. Thanx so much for your honesty and this great account.
Sorry for the loss. Thanks for sharing. Really tough to watch.
I've been through a cat 4 in a house and can't imagine doing it on a boat. So glad you made it through. BTW, I became friends with Susie, James and the fur babies in Panama and was so worried about them as well. My heart is with all of the cruising community and the wonderful people of Carriacou. Thank you for making this raw video.
I'm speechless, no, I'm commentless. So sorry for your loss, but Sir, hats off for the video, you've uploaded something quite incredible; you deserve an award. Thanks so much and wishing you the very best of luck for the the future.
Thank you for the kind words.
Was in the south of grenada for Beryl also in mangroves. Well done for reporting this from this point of view! Must've been HECTIC. Well done on HOLDING FAST sir
Amazed that you got it to hold fast.
😢😢 Hi Jason. Just found this and we are so glad you are safe. What a terrifying experience and so sad our beautiful Carriacou is so damaged. We are back home now, Indian Summer is sold but Ian misses her dreadfully. Please stay in touch and we are thrilled to have found you again! Inatosha have proved herself to be a really amazing boat - all down to the builder! Hugs xx
Hey mate,
Just watching your Video, from germany and its jawdropping. Glad you made it thrue. Shocking! Don't find words....
So many smashed boats....😢
Godspeed for all of you and greetings!
🙏👍🍻🕊🇩🇪🌻🌞
Wow! What an experience, thanks for sharing!
Bloody hell Jason, so glad you made it out of that one. Let me know when you are next in East Africa, and I'll buy you some beers. All the best and stay well my friend.
Good share on a valuable lesson
Well done for toughing it out. Can’t have been an easy decision to stay onboard. Looks horrible. We have experienced a 120kmh blow in Mallorca and that was bad enough. Hope you get the boat sorted soon.
I can't believe that the tranquil duck pond in the mangrove lagoon of Tyrel bay can turn into open waters. Thanks for sharing
Wild! Best of luck and condolences to all.
Man all i can say is hats off to you! So many ppl who call one down for taking care of his shit but thats how its done. The spot may not have been the best as i would have tried to be someplace with less boats around but i dont know your situation so im sure you were in the best place for you. I rode out hurricane Dorian when it hit nova scotia and it was something to see even at a high cat 2. Hope you get back together soon. Take care
I do hope your heart has returned to normal and your boat can be restored. Good watching for us living on board. A cautionary tale
So glad you are through this Jason. Just saw this. Thoughts and prayers with you to get things sorted. Such a hectic experience. Lots of love❤
Thank Eileen. Really appreciate the wishes.
@@jasonbanks5522 can we help
That was insane !! In spite of the damage, seems the odds were on your side. Thank you for making the footage, it will serve as a brave record of what to take into consideration if presented with those choices !! Btw, are you South African, could not detect an accent !
Hi hi, Thank you for your message :). Yes we are South African but Jason has been living abroad for a very long time.
@@waynebanks6597 I worked out from the (lack of) accent, but at one point he showed fear, that threw me off 🤣. South Africans always rock, no matter where they are.
😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 so heartbreaking to watch this thank goodness you survived!
Hectic !!!! Glad you okay. I hear SAFFA accents. 🙏🙏
Hang in there Jason. So sad that there is so much damage. Thank God you are safe. Much love from all of us here.
Thanks guys, really appreciate the kind wishes. Helps a lot.
What an amazing video how the hell did you come out of that alive. Just glad you made a strong boat
Susie says Spirited Lady is up and she is looking for a tow to Grenada. I wish the best for you too.
I'm glad I went ashore in St Martin for Irma in 2017. The forecast for 90mph winds turned out 185mph in the end. My boat, Glee, was lost for 4 months in Simpson Bay lagoon. Lost everything that I didn't stuff in a backpack. Even on land it's scary, staying aboard is a roll of the dice. Then afterwards... the looters...
Someone big was watching over you. Thank God 🙏🏻Scary exposure and yes material items can be replaced. Stay ashore next time!
So many people do not believe the strength of a hurricane until they are in one. The number of people who die staying to trying protect their boat or house is sad.
What amazes me is how many yachts chose to lash their mainsails rather than remove them completely for bare sticks. May not have made much difference in actuality for Beryl, but was always taught for Cat1 or above bare poles and minimal windage is essential. Devastating to see so much destruction. And what will happen to all the debris? How will it be disposed of? Surely Carriacou can't process it all and it will need to be taken by barge or whatever to a larger country for disposal.
Some story!
Thankyou for sharing and showing others what it was like in Beryl at Carriacou. I have a gofundme for cruisers who are rescuing their boats. Friends there have got six boats out so far. Do you need any help?
Thank you for your message and offer of support. I have also started a GoFundMe page to help Jason get his home back into shape and then he also hoping to help others in need. He works in the boat building, repairs and maintenance field. You can view his GoFundMe page at www.gofundme.com/f/save-inatosha-help-jason-restore-his-home. I didn't even think of adding the link here as it was just a link to the video. If you would like me to put you in touch with Jason let me know. Perhaps you are able to help each other.
Thats hell on earth
I will never understand why anyone would stay in the path of a hurricane when you have a mobile boat, just do t get it….
I agree. Hundreds of boats went south to Trinidad to escape the wrath of the storm. They were all ok. It is barely an overnight sail to get there. This was also our plan when we summered in Grenada on our vessel. Thankfully we didn't need to execute the plan.
Hi Louis, you're completely right, and that is exactly what Jason was trying to do, head south to avoid them. This is the first time in almost forever that a Hurricane of this size has hit so far south and so early. The island was not even prepared, even the houses built there are not equipped for such storms. Just very bad luck.
Nonsense @@waynebanks6597plenty of people had time to leave. Unless his boat was inoperable for some reason not clear in this video but anyone who stayed is practically insurance fraud for not relocating their boat as they had plenty of time.
Yo dude! I was in the front mangroves...got sunk ny 3 other boats port side...
Whats your boat called? Sorry to hear she went down. Can she be salvaged?
I've been trying to decide if getting an aluminum hull boat or even a steel hull boat that I prefer aluminum was worth the extra cost over a fiberglass boat after seeing this I really want aluminum with steel is my second choice and fiberglass my last choice The reason I say that is repairs will be so much easier and punctures will not be so easy I'm not saying fiberglass isn't easy to repair you can just do it with stuff you have on board but with aluminum and steel once you get it hauled out and get their proper materials it can be just as quick if not quicker than fiberglass anyway I think they're more durable but I don't know how much more durable I do know the puncture resistance of aluminum is exponentially stronger than fiberglass and steel even more so than aluminum I'm not saying they wouldn't sink in a situation like this hurricane's throw boats around like toys God bless this man for staying in the boat when this happened
As bad as that wind speed is and it's horrible and I would be scared to poopless imagine adding another hundred miles an hour to that wind speed and some hurricanes people have been in that's what it's like
Yep. Garcia,allure,barole,Orion,ovni just to name a few. I agree. Aluminum . It's the only material other than fiberglass I would have. And in a hurricane you can get up into a mangrove off shoot.
There is no need EVER to endure a storm like this. This was easily avoided. How stupid...
My cousin has a Garcia yacht and he went through a hurricane and saw wind speeds over a hundred miles an hour but because it's a centerboard yacht and it has a draft of about 3 and 1/2 ft with the board up he was able to go up into a waterway more than a mile and he lashed his boat to mangroves with dozens of ropes and the next day he motored out and saw what this guy's in the middle of but this was several years ago I forgot the name of the storm but it was in the general same area
LOL LOL LOL LOL.....Look at the end of the video. What do "we see" that is sooooe rong? I wood realy like to know if that place was used before fore ankring in "storms" and special the nr og boats.
Pff...
Why did you stay in a hurricane prone area in hurricane season? Do you now agree that was dumb? Somehow after 206,000 miles and 40 years of cruising I have yet to stay in a hurricane/cyclone/typhoon area in the storm season. Because its a stupid thing to do. Its just a few days sail to a safe area for the season. Dumb.