Storm Surge

Boating rules set by the US Coast Guard or other federal entities (e.g., EPA for marine pollution...

Techniques for operating in high waves, heavy chop, or strong winds (e.g., reducing speed, headin...

Official NOAA reports on wave height, winds, and weather. Boaters rely on these bulletins for tri...

The official or commercial prediction of wind speed, wave height, storm fronts, and other conditi...

Guidelines for storms: stay low in the boat, unplug electrical devices, and avoid touching metal....

A velocity that allows adequate time to avoid collisions, considering visibility, traffic density...

Procedures like removing electronics, doubling mooring lines, sealing hatches, and hauling out if...

Alerts for large ocean waves triggered by earthquakes or underwater landslides; boaters might nee...