Hurricane Erin disrupts ferry journey to and from Martha’s Vineyard because of tough seas

By AARON PARSEGHIAN

Hurricane Erin’s push up alongside the east coast is bringing tough seas and excessive winds to Cape Cod and the Islands, closing common seashores and disrupting ferry journey within the waning weeks of summer time.

Passengers arriving in Hyannis Wednesday night time described noticeably busier ferries and choppier rides throughout Nantucket Sound.

“It’s pretty choppy out there, but we made it, and we’re just glad the ferry was on,” mentioned Jeanne Givehchi, who traveled from Nantucket. She mentioned her plans to go to Provincetown later this week will seemingly change. “Mother Nature sets the tone, right? Especially in these woods.”

Hy-Line Cruises introduced Thursday ferry service to Martha’s Vineyard might be canceled and warned of attainable impacts to Nantucket service as properly. Some riders mentioned they had been simply pleased they made it again earlier than situations worsen.

“A little rain towards the end of the day, a little bumpy, waves coming back, a little choppy,” mentioned Will Myer, who arrived Wednesday. “But it wasn’t too bad.”

Russ and Sue Tapper mentioned they had been grateful to complete a visit that they had been planning for years.

“It was a bucket list, first time we’ve ever been so we really enjoyed it,” Russ mentioned.

The Steamship Authority expects the strongest influence Friday and has waived change and cancellation charges for riders with tickets then.    

The National Weather Service has prolonged a High Surf Advisory alongside south dealing with seashores by way of early Saturday morning. Several seashores in Massachusetts have additionally been closed to swimming.