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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.

Post-Hurricane Dangers in the Water

Published on September 25, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hurricanes wreak damage in so many ways — not just immediately but in the clean up as well. Be careful and don’t compound the tragedy.

Why Did Barefoot Gal Survive Irma?

Published on September 21, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How does one boat survive a Category 4 hurricane when most boats in the area don’t? There’s a certain amount of luck, but mostly it’s prep. Here’s how.

Hurricane Prep for Boats: Help Others, Help Yourself

Published on September 4, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Preparing for a hurricane? Don’t forget the boats around you. Helping them might be as important as prepping your own boat.

Hurricane: Stay On the Boat or Not?

Published on August 9, 2017; last updated on January 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Staying on a boat during a hurricane is NOT recommended. But sometimes it’s the “least bad” alternative. What we learned from Hurricane Marty.

No Natz

Published on July 31, 2017; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

No-see-ums, gnats and other biting bites making the reality not quite live up to the dream? I recently found an effective spray that's mild on skin and not harmful to pets who may lick.

No-see-ums, gnats and other biting bites making the reality not quite live up to the dream? I recently found an effective spray that’s mild on skin and not harmful to pets who may lick.

Hurricane Prep: Storing Things Below

Published on July 26, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Two important things to remember when you are preparing your boat for a hurricane and stowing everything that was on the deck of your boat down below.

Hurricane Prep: How Much Time Do You Have

Published on July 10, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

When you see a hurricane heading towards you, how much time do you have for hurricane prep? Step-by-step way to determine when you need to be ready.

Don’t Lose Your Dinghy

Published on July 10, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Lost or stolen dinghies are heart-breaking, as they're expensive to replace and your mobility is limited until you do. Tips to lessen the chances of the dinghy being stolen or floating free.

Lost or stolen dinghies are heart-breaking, as they’re expensive to replace and your mobility is limited until you do. Tips to lessen the chances of the dinghy being stolen or floating free.

Hurricane Prep and Editable Checklist

Published on June 18, 2017; last updated on March 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A hurricane prep checklist for your boat will reduce stress if a storm is headed your way and can help get your hurricane plan approved. FREE download.

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