Hurricane Readiness

with

Carolyn Shearlock

The Boat Galley,

A hurricane doesn’t have to mean destruction for your boat, your actions can play a significant role in the outcome. In this online class, Carolyn Shearlock will explain exactly how to prepare for a hurricane and what to do to give your boat its best chance.

Every year the threat of hurricanes intensifies, hitting areas once considered safe and causing widespread destruction. Learning how to effectively prepare for a hurricane is one of the simplest things you can do to increase your boat's chances of surviving a storm. Join Carolyn Shearlock, a seasoned expert with 17 years experience cruising in hurricane-prone areas, as she shares her step-by-step approach to hurricane prep. From pre-season planning and weather watching to actual storm prep and post-storm safety – Carolyn's strategies have proven effective, having survived two direct hits with her boats still intact. Learn from her experiences and gain expert insights to greatly improve your boat’s odds should a hurricane threaten your area.

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Hurricane Readiness

Online class overview

A hurricane doesn’t have to mean destruction for your boat, your actions can play a significant role in the outcome. This online class will explain exactly how to prepare for a hurricane and what to do to give your boat its best chance.

What will I learn?

Learn how all of your decisions and actions work together to influence what happens to your boat should a hurricane hit—not just the “big things” from a “Top 10 Tips” article, but all the little details that can make a crucial difference. As Carolyn says, “There’s no single trick to keeping a boat safe; it’s the sum of all the precautions you take. You need to learn and implement them all.” This course will equip you with the exact knowledge needed to prepare and execute a comprehensive hurricane plan tailored to your specific situation.

List of topics:

Session 1: Before a Storm is Forecast
Deciding Where You’ll Put the Boat
General Pros and Cons and How to Evaluate:
Boatyards
Marinas
Anchorage / Mooring Field
In the Mangroves
Heading Away from the Storm
Other Considerations
Create a Checklist
Gather Supplies
Watching the Tropical Weather (Getting Early Warning)
Session 2: Once a Storm is Forecast
Preparing Your Boat
Stay Aboard or Evacuate?
Staying Safe in the Aftermath
Cruising in Hurricane Season

IMPORTANT REASONS TO BE PREPARED FOR A Hurricane AT SEA

You Can’t Control the Storm, But You Can Control Your Prep

Hurricanes are unpredictable, but the way you prepare doesn’t have to be. Having a clear, practiced plan gives you control in an otherwise chaotic situation — reducing the odds of damage and increasing your boat’s chance of survival.

It’s All the Little Things

Most damage doesn’t happen because of one bad decision, but because of many small oversights. This course teaches you the full picture — all the smart, proactive steps that work together to keep your boat safe and your stress low.

Start with a plan

Seeing a storm in the forecast is scary — unless you know exactly what to do. With Carolyn’s guidance and real-life-tested strategies, you’ll have a plan you can trust, leaving you more confident, less anxious, and better prepared to act.

Your Host

Carolyn Shearlock

Carolyn Shearlock has cruised for 17 years. Carolyn is a big proponent of making boat life easier by sharing information with others. Her website, The Boat Galley, focuses on all the "living on a boat" skills that aren't part of learning to sail or operate a boat yet play a significant role in the lives of new cruisers.

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@ 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET (90 min)

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On-Demand Access

All registrations include unlimited on-demand access to the recordings of the live online class. So if you are unable to attend live you can still register and watch at your leisure.

ASA MEMBER DISCOUNT

American Sailing Members can claim their discount in the Member Portal. If you’re not a current member then for only $59/year you can join or renew today!