A safe port in a storm: steps to protect your boat and "ride it out."

Article Abstract:

A boat should be hauled out of the water if possible when a hurricane is approaching. Otherwise, it should be moved to a protected spot. Proper anchoring, mooring and preparation to prevent damage are described.

Author: Gooding, Betsy
Hurricanes

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Avoid collision

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A boat is on a collision course if the bearing of an approaching boat does not change significantly. General rules for giving way, safety measures and use of sound and fog signals are discussed.

Prevention, Collisions at sea, Ship collisions

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Signaling distress

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A boat skipper may need to signal distress when an emergency arises that cannot be handled without help. Techniques for issuing visual and radio distress signals are described.

Author: Gooding, Betsy
Methods, Distress signals

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Subjects list: Safety and security measures, Sailing, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats
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