Hurricane Gustav- Preparation Tips for US Boaters
by on 29 Aug 2008
Gustav approaching SW
With Tropical Storm Gustav aiming its sights on the Gulf coast, boaters should take steps to prepare their boats.
To help them with this task, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has some free online 'tools' available at the BoatUS 'Hurricane Resource Center' at www.boatUS.com/Hurricanes
The Web site offers easily downloadable storm planning materials including a hurricane preparation worksheet, an in-depth Guide to Preparing Boats and Marinas for Hurricanes, and checklists for what to do before and after a hurricane strikes.
Also included at BoatUS.com/Hurricanes are sample hurricane plans for boat and yacht clubs as well as up-to-the-minute storm tracking tools with live satellite images.
About BoatUS:.
BoatUS is the nation's leading advocate for recreational boaters providing its 650,000 members with a wide array of consumer services including a group-rate marine insurance program that insures nearly a quarter million boats; the largest fleet of more than 500 towing assistance vessels; discounts on fuel, slips, and repairs at over 885 Cooperating Marinas; boat financing; and a subscription to BoatUS Magazine, the most widely read boating publication in the US. For membership information visit BoatUS.com or call 800-395-2628.
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