Yes, even us Great Lakes Sailors worry about hurricanes and their effects. While we don't receive the full brunt of the storm, we are subject to storm force winds and rain. The photo below shows, my boat in the remnants of a hurricane a while back. Winds were blowing in the 50-60 knot range and the surge in the harbor was wreaking havoc with the docks.
Two reliable sources for hurricane preparation are the BoatUS website and Practical Sailor magazine. If you live in storm prone areas reviewing the information on them will assist your storm preparedness.
To keep abreast of storm development follow NOAA's National Hurricane Center's updates.
www.boatus.com
www.practical-sailor.com
Two reliable sources for hurricane preparation are the BoatUS website and Practical Sailor magazine. If you live in storm prone areas reviewing the information on them will assist your storm preparedness.
To keep abreast of storm development follow NOAA's National Hurricane Center's updates.
Hurricanes
Coastal boaters must have a plan for hurricane season. The BoatUS Hurricane Resource Center provides guidance from experts of how to prepare your boat when a storm is imminent.
www.boatus.com
Hurricane Preparedness Guide - Complete Series | Practical Sailor
This ebook is your hurricane survival guide. Know the right tactics to protect your boat in a hurricane. Buy the complete series for total hurricane preparedness.
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