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 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