Pets and storms on your boat can be a bad mix. Here are my best tips to be sure that you and your dogs and cats are all comfortable and safe.
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.
Prepare the Boat Galley for a Storm
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.
Hurricane Preparation for Boaters
How to prepare your boat for a hurricane — everything from getting forecasts to ground tackle and boat prep to the aftermath.
Hurricane Warning — Riding Out a Big Blow at Anchor
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).