Sailing Totem: Our Hurricane Season Plans
The upcoming storm season is the perfect time to tick items off of the chore list.
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Tips and information on preparing your boat for hurricane season and resources for tracking storms from Cruising World magazine’s archives.
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.
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What worked — and what didn’t — for boats stored in the BVI during Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
A hurricane survivor shares the steps she took to keep her sailboat safe.
Weather the storm with these essential tips for preparing your boat for a hurricane or storm.
A cruising couple discovered what not to do after leaving their boat in Guatemala for much longer than anticipated.
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.