Difference between revisions of "Storm checklist"
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In the event of a hurricane or other big storm approaching, the following should be done: | 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 | + | * If two mooring pennants are not available, add one |
| + | ** Anchor rode, using the shackle to attach to the ball and the rode to the cleat | ||
| + | ** Or if not: 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 | * 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 | * Remove foresail, leaving a bare pole. Secure halyard elsewhere, using storage line to keep furler head from skying | ||
Latest revision as of 11:51, 14 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 one
- Anchor rode, using the shackle to attach to the ball and the rode to the cleat
- Or if not: 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
