Your insurer wants a hurricane plan. Here’s how to write one that does more than satisfy them: one that gives your boat its best chance.
Hurricane Prep
Hurricanes are a fact of life in most cruising grounds. Preparing for one starts long before it's ever predicted, in the off-season.
See our articles below or if you want a detailed step-by-step look at how to prepare your boat, check out our course Comprehensive Hurricane Prep for Boaters.
Sailing in Hurricane Season: Is It Safe?
The internet says don’t. We did it for 17 years, from Mexico to the Bahamas. Here’s how we made it work.
Cruising Readiness All-Access Pass
Course bundle: All 11 Boat Galley courses for one low price — from Dreamer to Cruiser to Hurricane Prep to Bahamas, plus Provisioning, Storage, the Tiny Fridge, Boat Dog, Small Budget Cruising, VHF, Unwritten Rules, and the Uncertain Cruiser. Save $300+ vs. buying individually.
Comprehensive Hurricane Prep for Boaters
Online course: Comprehensive hurricane prep for boaters — pre-season planning, weather watching, actual storm prep, the stay-or-evacuate decision, and post-storm safety. Includes a quick-and-dirty path if a storm is bearing down on you right now.
Hurricane Prep: Reducing Windage
Reducing windage is key, when prepping for a hurricane. Especially since you can’t guarantee your boat will stay head to wind. Here’s how.
The Importance of Planning Where to Put Your Boat for a Hurricane
Do you know where to put your boat for a hurricane? It’s about more than just wind. Here’s why location is key. And info to learn more.
8 Quick Tips for Hurricane Season
Remember these quick tips for hurricane season. They might save your boat–or your life. All you have to do is follow them.
🎧Hurricane Season Options
Exploring the factors that go into deciding where to spend hurricane season, and sharing our decision for this year.
Hurricane Prep: Why Remove Jibs and Genoas
Why simply tying off your roller furling jib or genoa isn’t sufficient for a tropical storm or hurricane — pictures of the results.
How To Prepare A Boat For A Major Hurricane
How to prepare your boat for a hurricane, with ten things you absolutely must do and why. Give your boat a fighting chance!