Tag: hurricane
Chased by Hurricane Ida
Trying to reason with hurricane season is not always, in fact usually never, a good idea as Winterlude discovered by accident.
We'd spent the last...
Hurricane Warning: Riding Out a Big Blow At Anchor
You may never plan to ride out a hurricane at anchor. But hurricanes have a habit of not performing as forecast, speeding up and...
Staying Put: Ground Tackle for a Hurricane
Hurricane Marty in the Sea of Cortez caught our friends Dave & Carolyn Shearlock on s/v Que Tal at anchor in Puerto Escondido. After...
Hurricane Preparedness #3 … Dock Lines
One of the most important parts of leaving your boat in hurricane season in a marina is correctly setting your dock lines ... this...
Hurricane Preparedness … #2
1. Reduce Windage!
Imagine the force of 140 mph winds, gusting to who knows what. They're capable of tearing off roofs, flattening buildings and breaking...
Hurricane Preparedness … 1 in a Series…
As hurricane season approaches, join Commuter Cruiser for a series of five Hurricane Preparedness Guidelines. While no preparation can totally insure success in the...
