The agony of Andrew

Article Abstract:

Hurricane Andrew destroyed hundreds of docks in southern Florida and ruined thousands of boats. The storm surge was more dangerous to boats than the hurricane's winds. Suggestions for preventing damage are presented.

Personal narratives, Natural disasters, Hurricanes, Miami-Dade County, Florida, Hurricane Andrew, 1992

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Skipper overboard

Article Abstract:

Often sailing crews consist of just two people so it essential that each knows what to do should the other fall overboard. What a person should do to save their shipmate and how to teach this to others is described.

Rescue work, Life-saving, Lifesaving

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Strike: how to protect yourself, and your boat, from summer lightning

Article Abstract:

A direct path to the ground is the only protection against lightning damage to a boat. Safety precautions to take when a storm is approaching are discussed.

Lightning protection

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