Why simply tying off your roller furling jib or genoa isn’t sufficient for a tropical storm or hurricane — pictures of the results.
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.
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!
Making a Hurricane Plan for your Insurer
If you’re cruising on your boat in a hurricane zone, your insurance company will want to see your hurricane plan. Here’s how to create yours from an insurance pro.
Deciding To Haul Out For A Hurricane – No Regrets
A hurricane is coming. It may or may not reach your location. How do you make a decision and own it? Here’s one cruiser’s story.
Preparing for Florence
Hurricane preparation is part mental and part physical. Learn about how we dealt with both as we prepared our 28′ sailboat for Florence.
What Makes a Boat Survive a Hurricane?
Hurricane Irma hit Boot Key Harbor with a vengeance. Why did Barefoot Gal survive without a scratch when so many boats were destroyed? My thoughts on what was different here.
7 Things When You’re Preparing for a Hurricane
Maybe a hurricane will hit, maybe it won’t. Maybe it’ll weaken. Seven things to really take to heart when preparing for a possible hurricane.
Cruising in Hurricane Season
How we cruise in hurricane-prone areas right through hurricane season. It’s not for everyone, but there are ways to reduce the risk.
Hurricane Prep: Your Lines
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.
Dangerous Waters
Recovering from a hurricane? Watch out for what’s in the water — both seen and unseen. Don’t compound the tragedy.