Do you know how to calculate how long you have to prep for a hurricane? Sounds simple, right? Well, only if you have the right information to do your calculations. Here’s what you need to know.
Summary
When your boat is in the path of a forecast hurricane, knowing how long you have to prepare is invaluable for good results. But you need some basic information to figure it out.
First, understand that the National Hurricane Center refers to the eye of the storm when they predict arrival times. Gale-force winds will extend considerably farther. And you want to be fully prepared before they hit you. If you have to evacuate further inland, you’ll have even less time.
Second, although it seems like a simple calculation, there are two unknown variables to consider. The storm size can change. The speed of the storm may also increase. You want to keep tracking the storm to stay so you have the best information.
Finally, listening to the forecasters’ discussions about the storm. It can help you understand how confident they are about their predictions so you are better prepared.
To get the full details and to hear the story behind this post, listen to the full podcast or check out Hurricane Prep: How Much Time Do You Have?
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Comprehensive Hurricane Prep for Boaters Course
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Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
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