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Matt and Jessica prepare their boat at Indiantown Marina for the arrival of Hurricane Irma.0:20 To minimize windage and potential damage, they remove all sails, the boom, the grill, and the flag, while planning to disconnect solar panels and wind generators.1:28 They seal the companionway and hatches with heat shrink tape to prevent water intrusion.2:02 For storm mooring, they secure the boat using multiple lines with stainless steel springs to absorb shock, supplementing these with 3/8-inch Dyneema strops rated for nearly 20,000 pounds as a redundant backup.3:55 To prevent chafe, they wrap lines with sections of heavy denim secured by cable ties.5:05 They deploy extra fenders and boards to protect the hull from a neighboring powerboat with inadequate mooring.4:39 The crew plans to evacuate to a local school shelter for approximately 36 hours, maintaining communication via an inReach device.5:45 They have prepared for post-storm self-sufficiency by filling water tanks and stocking propane and canned food.6:02

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