The time to plan how you’ll prepare for a hurricane is long before there’s one threatening your boat.
I’ve always cruised in hurricane waters and hence have prepared for countless storms. Six times, the eye of a hurricane or tropical storm has passed within 50 miles . . . and our boats have survived both Hurricane Irma in the Florida Keys and Hurricane Marty in the Sea of Cortez. Listen to what those experiences have taught me — not just in what to do, but also the mindset needed.
Links to More Hurricane Prep Info:
Hurricane Prep and Editable Checklist
Why Did Barefoot Gal Survive Irma?
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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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