How to Prepare Your Boat for Hurricane Season

Tips and information on preparing your boat for hurricane season and resources for tracking storms from Cruising World magazine’s archives.

For 2021 NOAA Predicts Another Active Atlantic Hurricane Season

But the good news is that experts do not anticipate the historic level of storm activity seen in 2020.

Sailors are no strangers to keeping an eye on the weather, and as the summer heats up in the North Atlantic and Pacific, we’re used to keeping tabs on tropical cyclones. Part of preparing for hurricane season, which runs from June 1st through November 30th in the Atlantic, and May 15th through November 30th in the Eastern Pacific, is having a plan for your boat. If you’re actively cruising, this often includes getting outside of the “hurricane box” and/or knowing where you will put your boat in the event that a storm comes your way.

To help you make your storm plan, we’ve pulled together some of our best content on how to prepare your boat for a hurricane plus resources for tracking tropical weather.

Hurricane and Typhoon Prep for Sailboats

Sailing Totem: Our Hurricane Season Plans

The upcoming storm season is the perfect time to tick items off of the chore list.

Lessons Learned from the 2017 Hurricane Season

What worked — and what didn’t — for boats stored in the BVI during Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

10 Tips to Prepare Your Boat for a Hurricane

A hurricane survivor shares the steps she took to keep her sailboat safe.

Preparing for Hurricane Season

Weather the storm with these essential tips for preparing your boat for a hurricane or storm.

Tips for Leaving the Boat During Hurricane Season

Lessons Learned from Leaving the Boat

A cruising couple discovered what not to do after leaving their boat in Guatemala for much longer than anticipated.

Leaving The Boat Behind

Leaving your boat behind can be nerve wracking, especially during hurricane season, but with proper prep, it’ll be ready to splash on launch day with no hassle.

Helpful Storm Links

Check out all the historical storm tracks since 1842, searchable by year, name or location: coast.noaa.gov/hurricanes
Official updates and info from the National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center: nhc.noaa.gov
Beautiful graphics showing the wider weather picture: windy.com
Solid storm info for all regions: wunderground.com/hurricane
Thorough boat preparation and insurance information: boatus.com/hurricanes

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