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Hurricane Prep: Why Remove Jibs and Genoas

Published on July 31, 2020; last updated on July 31, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Why simply tying off your roller furling jib or genoa isn’t sufficient for a tropical storm or hurricane — pictures of the results. [More] Hurricane Prep: Why Remove Jibs and Genoas

How To Prepare A Boat For A Major Hurricane

Published on June 1, 2020; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to prepare your boat for a hurricane, with ten things you absolutely must do and why. Give your boat a fighting chance! [More] How To Prepare A Boat For A Major Hurricane

Making a Hurricane Plan for your Insurer

Published on March 28, 2020; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Laura Lindstrom-Croop

If you’re cruising on your boat in a hurricane zone, your insurance company will want to see your hurricane plan. Here’s how to create yours from an insurance pro. [More] Making a Hurricane Plan for your Insurer

Hurricane Relief for the Bahamas

Published on September 5, 2019; last updated on May 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Stories and recommended fundraisers to help the Abacos after Dorian [More] Hurricane Relief for the Bahamas

Deciding To Haul Out For A Hurricane – No Regrets

Published on August 31, 2019; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas Webster

A hurricane is coming. It may or may not reach your location. How do you make a decision and own it? Here’s one cruiser’s story. [More] Deciding To Haul Out For A Hurricane – No Regrets

What Makes a Boat Survive a Hurricane?

Published on September 14, 2018; last updated on September 9, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hurricane Irma hit Boot Key Harbor with a vengeance. Why did Barefoot Gal survive without a scratch when so many boats were destroyed? My thoughts on what was different here. [More] What Makes a Boat Survive a Hurricane?

7 Things When You’re Preparing for a Hurricane

Published on April 27, 2018; last updated on May 15, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Maybe a hurricane will hit, maybe it won’t. Maybe it’ll weaken. Seven things to really take to heart when preparing for a possible hurricane. [More] 7 Things When You’re Preparing for a Hurricane

Cruising in Hurricane Season

Published on January 5, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How we cruise in hurricane-prone areas right through hurricane season. It’s not for everyone, but there are ways to reduce the risk. [More] Cruising in Hurricane Season

TBG Hurricane Recovery Fund

Published on November 21, 2017; last updated on November 12, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

TBG’s Hurricane Recovery Fund has provided a lot of sorely-needed help for Boot Key Harbor, devasted by Hurricane Irma. How much has been raised, what it’s been used for and how you can help. [More] TBG Hurricane Recovery Fund

Hurricane Prep: Your Lines

Published on October 19, 2017; last updated on December 24, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

es are what will keep your boat in place during a hurricane, whether at a dock, on anchor or a mooring. How to choose the best ones for the job. [More] Hurricane Prep: Your Lines