As the mid-Atlantic states gird for the hurricane, it will be interesting to see which strategy works better between hauling one's sailboat or tying up to a floating dock. Here in Virginia, York River Yacht Haven has five new floaters that will ride out the surge and high tide. Dozens of boaters tied to fixed docks chose to haul, since their boats will have considerably more trouble with the surge. We'll see shortly how it all plays out. If nothing else, the extensive warning period makes it a lot easier to strip and prepare the boat. Can't imagine what happens in a tornado, with no warning.