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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.

Adding or Changing a Boat Refrigerator

Published on July 14, 2026; last updated on July 14, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four items to consider if you’re thinking of installing or changing your boat refrigerator to make sure you end up with a system that meets your needs.

Hauling Out Your Boat – What to Ask to Protect Yourself

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

Do you know the right questions to ask before hauling out? Here are a few to get you thinking. Picking the right boatyard is important.

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.

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