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Deciding To Haul Out For A Hurricane – No Regrets

Published on August 31, 2019; last updated on June 15, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

A sailboat hauled out and blocked on the hard, prepped for an approaching hurricane

A storm might hit. It might miss. One cruiser hauled out anyway and never regretted it — here’s how to make a hard call and own it.

Hurricane Prep: Your Lines

Published on October 19, 2017; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A hurricane seen from space, the kind of storm a boat hurricane plan prepares your boat to survive

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 January 5, 2026 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.

Hurricane: Stay On the Boat or Not?

Published on August 9, 2017; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A hurricane seen from space, the kind of storm a boat hurricane plan prepares your boat to survive

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

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 December 31, 2025 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.

Hurricane Prep and Editable Checklist

Published on June 18, 2017; last updated on January 1, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A hurricane seen from space, the kind of storm a boat hurricane plan prepares your boat to survive

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.

How Do I Know If I’d Like Cruising?

Published on June 19, 2026; last updated on June 19, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

The boats at anchor look so pretty. What would it be like to live on one? A dream or a nightmare? How to know if you’d like cruising and living on a boat.

Should I Go Cruising?

Published on June 2, 2026; last updated on June 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Silhouettes of people watching the sunset - sunset traditions

Should I go cruising on my own boat? here are seven important topics to consider in deciding if living on a boat is for you.

Boat Insurance for Cruisers: A Plain-English Guide

Published on May 20, 2026; last updated on May 29, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailboat heeled aground at sunset, showing why boat insurance for cruisers matters

Boat insurance for cruisers works nothing like your car or home policy. The definitive guide to policies, coverage, and shopping.

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