Difference between revisions of "Storm checklist"
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* Replace ventilators with flat caps | * Replace ventilators with flat caps | ||
* Ensure all seacocks are closed -- definitely sink -- questions about others? | * Ensure all seacocks are closed -- definitely sink -- questions about others? | ||
| + | * Remove the radar mast and lash below | ||
Revision as of 10:43, 9 September 2023
In the event of a hurricane or other big storm approaching, the following should be done:
- If two mooring pennants are not available, add a dockline as a second mooring line, tied with a bowline to the mooring ball and secured the other cleat on the bow
- Add chafe gear to all mooring line contact points
- Remove foresail, leaving a bare pole. Secure halyard elsewhere, using storage line to keep furler head from skying
- Depending on severity, either tie lines around mainsail or remove it from the boom and secure it below decks
- Ensure all hatches are dogged
- Remove all canvas covers
- Replace ventilators with flat caps
- Ensure all seacocks are closed -- definitely sink -- questions about others?
- Remove the radar mast and lash below
