How do you prepare for a hurricane? We live on the Gulf Coast so this is really important right now. Storm related links: http://www.aicw.org/hurricane/hurricanecover.htm http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/factsheets/hurncane.html http://www.sailnet.com/sailing/97/tecfeb97.htm http://www.americanboating.org/boatinsurancefaqanswers.htm http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/SEAGRANT/hbhsm/part_1_plan4boat_owners.html http://www.boats.com/content/default_detail.jsp?contentid=1306 Do: · Expect to loose shore power, be sure batteries are fully charged · Remove "sail area", Bimini, sails, dodger · Remove all loose gear from boat and dock · Use only nylon braided lines, double lines, maximum scope, chafe protection · Visualize water rising and falling and set line heights on dock so that the boat shifts with tides · If you leave the marina, have a plan and all gear aboard for securing boat · Be careful when the dock is underwater, wear a lifejacket & don't touch power lines · Ask for help, boat owners generally enjoy helping each other in times of need · Relax Do NOT: · Wait until the last minute, if you have to move the boat - do it now · Dead end both ends of a line, better to leave both ends adjustable · Use short lines, the more scope the better · Use garden hose for chafe protection or polypropylene lines Thanks Murray!