Hurricane Tips for Boaters Archives

National Preparedness Month: Flooding

September is National Preparedness Month! Coast Guard National Preparedness Month: Flooding Click to read article This article shares helpful information on the topic of Flooding. From causes of flooding, to the ‘do’s and don’ts’ and what to do if one is ever caught in a flood; This article…

September is National Preparedness Month! Coast Guard National Preparedness Month: Flooding Click to read article This article shares helpful information…

Tropical Storm Erika is Approaching!

Tropical storm Erika is making her way through the Caribbean. Although she is just a tropical storm as of now, Erika has brought deadly floods in Dominica on her track. Erika’s track is expected to make it’s way through the Bahama’s this weekend, which means heavy rains and winds anywhere between Florida and the…

Tropical storm Erika is making her way through the Caribbean. Although she is just a tropical storm as of now, Erika has brought deadly floods in…

Quiet Hurricane Season So Far

Many of you may recall that this year’s hurricane season was predicted to be more active than normal. Well, it has turned out to be something of a dud as far as hurricane activity in the Atlantic is concerned. As the season heads into the historic peak of activity, the start of the season may enter the record books as…

Many of you may recall that this year’s hurricane season was predicted to be more active than normal. Well, it has turned out to be something of a dud as…

Hurricane Preparedness

Now that hurricane season is upon us, let’s review some safety tips that can help keep you, your family and your boat safe. Stay Covered Make sure you have up-to-date marine insurance coverage and keep at least two copies of your policy information on file. Be familiar with your policy stipulations and pay attention to the guidelines; some policies have…

Now that hurricane season is upon us, let’s review some safety tips that can help keep you, your family and your boat safe. Stay Covered Make sure you have up-to-date…

ABC’s of Hurricane Watches/Warnings, Categories, & Tropical Storms/Depressions

If you are a water-state boat owner, then you may already be accustomed to the all of the hysteria that surrounds the hurricane season. Below are simple explanations of what each “category,” “watch,” and “warning” really mean.

If you are a water-state boat owner, then you may already be accustomed to the all of the hysteria that surrounds the…

Hurricane Preparation for Boaters

Now that it’s June, we’re officially into the Hurricane season, which lasts from June 1 – November 30. If you’re a boat or water vessel owner it should be a top priority right now to create (or double check) your custom plan for your boat in case of a hurricane warning or watch.

Now that it’s June, we’re officially into the Hurricane season, which lasts from June 1 – November 30. If you’re a boat or water vessel owner it should be a…