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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. [More] Hurricane Prep: Storing Things Below

Favorite Weather Apps

Published on July 17, 2017; last updated on March 31, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Our three favorite weather forecasting apps (each deals with a different aspect) as well as the email forecast service we love for Florida and the Bahamas. [More] Favorite Weather Apps

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. [More] Hurricane Prep: How Much Time Do You Have

Hurricane Prep: Reducing Windage

Published on July 5, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Prepping for a hurricane on your boat? Reducing windage is key, particularly if you’re at a dock, on the hard, or tied to mangroves where you won’t even nominally be head to wind. What you need to know. [More] Hurricane Prep: Reducing Windage

Hurricane Prep and Editable Checklist

Published on June 18, 2017; last updated on April 25, 2022 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. [More] Hurricane Prep and Editable Checklist

Hurricane Readiness

Published on September 1, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hurricane Readiness: Seven truths to take to heart when a hurricane is headed towards your boat. Give your boat a fighting chance! [More] Hurricane Readiness

Cruise in Hurricane Season

Published on May 30, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How we actively cruise our boat during hurricane season: insurance, how to get weather information, plan our travel and guidelines for choosing where to go. [More] Cruise in Hurricane Season

Prepare the Galley for a Storm

Published on August 24, 2012; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to prepare a galley for a hurricane or major storm, with two absolute rules and five tips based on personal experience in five hurricanes. [More] Prepare the Galley for a Storm

Hurricane Preparation

Published on July 27, 2011; last updated on December 24, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to prepare your boat for a hurricane — everything from getting forecasts to ground tackle and boat prep to the aftermath. [More] Hurricane Preparation

Hurricane Warning — Riding Out a Big Blow at Anchor

Published on May 13, 2011; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A detailed guide to preparing your boat and yourself to ride out a hurricane at anchor, published as “Riding Out Marty at Anchor” in BWS (cover feature). [More] Hurricane Warning — Riding Out a Big Blow at Anchor

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