Storm checklist

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
• 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