Published: Feb. 05, 2011
Words: 4,573 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452438580

Short description

In this, as in any discussion about boats and weather, one can make no assumptions. There is little new in that matrix. Boats, the sea and weather have posed those ambiguities ever since man leapt astride a log and rode it the first time. However, there are some steps that a responsible owner can take in an attempt to minimize damage. The following suggestions, properly executed, may help.

Extended description

This handbook deals in detail with 13 issues of importance:
Introduction
Plan The Job
Attitude Change
Do Not Leave Your Boat In A Marina (Read more) This handbook deals in detail with 13 issues of importance:
Introduction
Plan The Job
Attitude Change
Do Not Leave Your Boat In A Marina
Prevention Is More Insurance Than You Can Afford To Pay For
The Harness
Chafing
Cleats
Windage
Finding Shelter
Storm Anchors
Practice
D-Day
The author presents these suggestions out of 45 years of experience--having sailed the Great Lakes, the Islands of Hawaii, Bahamas, Florida Keys, the Chesapeake and Penobscot Bays and the Aegean Sea.
None of that is a guarantee that the advice herein will prevent damage to your boat.
But it is offered in the hope that it will.
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Tags

sailing, hurricane, prevention, boats

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Review by: islandtimer on Feb. 23, 2012 :
Mr. Parola has written a concise, informative and easy to read guide for preventing hurricane damage to vessels based on his extensive marine experience. The advise proffered in "Hurricane Handbook" is ultimately practical and sound and makes the book an invaluable addition to the library of any boater whose vessel is kept in an area subject to hurricanes. A must for serious sailors!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Frank Robben on March 09, 2011 :
A short, pithy and relevant discussion of one east-coast USA sailor’s approach to hurricane preparation. It is well written and interesting to read. Gene nicely relates the ambiguities of preparations for a storm/hurricane that may not hit your boat in your marina. It has excellent recommendations for what one should do. But as the author indicates, most sail (and power) boat owners do not go to the trouble he recommends, and in case their location is hit by a major hurricane, often lose their boats. I highly recommend this guide to all boat owners that keep their boats in areas that can be hit by hurricanes.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: William Wayne Dicksion on Feb. 14, 2011 :
This is also a MUST READ for all who own boats. Interesting advice Gene Parola gives that is certainly worth heeding. Hopefully, you won't need to experience this problem, but better be prepared just in case.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

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