HURRICANE PREPARATIONS

1. Remove the following from the boat and store below:

a. Headsail and sheets

b. Mainsail cover and mainsail

c. Dodger canvas

d. Bimini canvas

e. Throwable Horseshoe Ring

f. Lifesling

g. Flags and pennants

h. Shore power cable

2. Remove the following from the boat and store at home:

a. Dingy incl. Oars, outboard motor, fuel tank

b. Portable VHF radio

c. Paperwork

3. Leave binnacle covered but secure with wraps of line

4. Secure all halyards

5. Secure boom from moving sideways and up/down

6. Close and lock all ports and hatches

7. Back into slip

8. Double-up dock lines (white only to dock), add chafing gear

9. Place fender board against side opposite finger pier

10. Leave 150’ of anchor rode coiled on bow

11. Close all thru-hulls

12. Propane turned OFF at the tank

13. Fuel turned OFF at the diesel tank

14. All electrical OFF except for bilge pump

15. Battery selector to #1 (House)

16. Refrigerator opened, perishables removed

17. Secure all loose items below

18. Companionway boards taped closed

19. Cockpit Drains clear

20. Dockside water hose taken home