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 for Boats: Help Others, Help Yourself
Preparing for a hurricane? Don’t forget the boats around you. Helping them might be as important as prepping your own boat.
Why Did Barefoot Gal Survive Irma?
How does one boat survive a Category 4 hurricane when most boats in the area don’t? There’s a certain amount of luck, but mostly it’s prep. Here’s how.
Post-Hurricane Dangers in the Water
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.
🎧 Dangerous Waters
Recovering from a hurricane? Watch out for what’s in the water — both seen and unseen. Don’t compound the tragedy.
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.
🎧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.
🎧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.
🎧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.
🎧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.