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One Hull Of A Storm! Protect Your Boat By Joining A Hurricane Club

Zeynel Hofkamp

Are you a new boat owner who lives in a hurricane-prone area? Are you wondering what you're supposed to do with your watercraft when the next big storm hits? If you've just bought a boat and now you need a hurricane plan, read on to learn about hurricane clubs and their 5 golden rules.

What Are Hurricane Clubs?

Hurricane clubs are offered by most boat storage facilities in hurricane-prone territories. These plans require you to pay a fee in exchange for the guarantee that you'll have a place to house your boat in the event of a hurricane. Some boat storage facilities offer all-season coverage while others charge by the storm. 

Does Joining A Hurricane Club Guarantee Your Boat Won't Be Harmed In A Hurricane?

No. There is no way to absolutely guarantee your boat will not be harmed during a hurricane. What can be guaranteed, though, is that you'll be given the opportunity to house your boat in a location that is built to withstand intense rain and hurricane force winds. 

When you join a hurricane club, you have the peace of mind in knowing you did everything you possibly could to protect your boat from succumbing to damage during a hurricane. If you're interested, check out the below 5 rules for taking advantage of a hurricane club plan.

Keep Your Boat Maintained. When it comes time to place your boat in hurricane storage, the storage facility can and will refuse you access if they deem your boat unsafe. Keep your boat properly maintained at all times so it's ready to go in the event of a hurricane; obvious damage such as dangling wires or leaking fluids will get you turned away at the gate. 

Don't Wait Until The Last Minute To Sign Up. Once the National Weather Advisory issues a hurricane watch for your area, the boat storage facility is going to be packed with boat owners eager to get their boat in storage and then get out of dodge before the storm begins. The storage facility will have a plan in place to deal with the heavy traffic load, but they might not have the time to sign up new customers, nor the space left to accommodate them. 

Sign up now for a hurricane club now -- long before the next storm hits.

Don't Wait For The Warning. There is a very distinct difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning. A watch informs you that the current weather conditions offer a favorable chance of a storm developing. A warning means that a storm is imminent; it means that a hurricane has already developed or is in the process of developing. 

The employees at your boat storage facility need to have everything buttoned up before the storm hits so that they may get to a safe place themselves. Don't wait until the warning hits -- by then, it's too late. Transport your boat to the storage facility during the hurricane watch phase of the storm.

Strip Your Boat Before Bringing It In. Before you bring your boat to storage, make sure you've stripped it of anything that could become a projectile in harsh winds, or anything that could allow wind to blow underneath it, thus lifting your boat.

If you have a bimini top, remove it. Remove any outriggers, booms, or antennas, as well as any valuables or cleaning supplies that you might have on board. Finally, remove your battery and tie all your cupboards, cabinets, and lockers closed.

Know The Reentry Plan For Your Area. Most hurricane club plans will require you to remove your boat within a certain amount of time after the storm passes. If your area is evacuated during the storm, you may need a reentry decal to get to the facility.

When an area is evacuated due to a hurricane, reentry is usually performed in stages. During the first stage, only emergency respondents and damage assessment specialists are allowed back in the area. Once they have given clearance, reentry progresses to the next stage where property owners may enter the area to assess their personal damages. Finally, in the third stage, the area is open to anybody who wishes to enter.

If you must check your boat out of the storage facility before the area is open to the general public, you'll need a reentry decal or permit to get there. Contact your local emergency headquarters or police station to find out where you can obtain one.

Click here for more information or visit your local boat storage facility and join their hurricane club so you know you've got a safe place to bring your watercraft in the event of a storm.


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