Sea Tow Offers Storm Prep Tips for Boaters

Monitor the storm track via both local and national weather services, including NOAA Weather Radio and the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center at www.nhc.noaa.gov. Store the boat’s important documents, including your marine insurance policy, in a secure place off the vessel. Remove all detachable items from your boat, such as canvas, sails, cushions, fishing …

Sea Tow Offers Hurricane Season Tips for Boaters

SOUTHOLD, N.Y., – The official forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season, issued on May 23, called for “an active or extremely active season” this year. For the six-month hurricane season, which begins on June 1, NOAA predicted 70 percent likelihood of 13-20 named storms (winds of …