Safe Boating Precautions

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  • hurricane-prepHeed and respect National Weather Service warnings. Begin your safe anchorage trip before the storm surge arrives.
  • After you have prepared your boat for the storm, leave it! DO NOT stay on boats during a hurricane.
  • Remove trailerable boats from the water and store them on high ground.
  • Keep safe anchor rigging on board, new or good tie ropes with extra length, and three or four substantial anchors.