HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE! MOST STRESSFUL TIME FOR BOAT LIFE
16 July 2023 · 30 min · 110K views · Puerto Rico
What this video covers
To prepare for an early-season hurricane, the crew of *Good, Bad, and Ugly* scouts a protected anchorage in Puerto Rico featuring mangrove insulation and a natural breakwater of keys to mitigate swell.5:25 The captain emphasises that while windage reduction is critical, managing swell is the primary defence against anchor failure and structural damage during a storm.5:45 The crew performs standard hurricane preparations, including removing the mainsail and headsail to reduce wind load on the rig.15:23 They note that the CDI furler design complicates headsail removal, requiring a trip up the mast.18:14 Solar panels are kept operational until the final hours before the storm, utilising quick-connect fittings and sliding mounts for rapid removal.23:43 The captain advises stripping all deck gear, including dodgers and cloth, to prevent wind-driven damage.15:23 The crew also demonstrates a figure-eight rope-coiling technique designed to prevent tangles during rapid deployment.21:14
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