Avoiding Disaster: The Truth About Hurricane Season for Sailors

In this episode, I dive into how sailors and cruisers deal with one of the biggest threats on the ocean — hurricanes. Fifty years ago, crossing an ocean meant hoping you didn’t run into a storm. There was no internet, no satellite tracking, and little warning. Today, we carry a weather computer in our pocket, with live hurricane data, Starlink connectivity, and routing tools that can literally save lives. We’ll talk about: 🌪️ How hurricane forecasting has changed in just a few decades 📱 The role of Starlink and modern weather apps at sea 🧭 What the “hurricane box” is — and why insurance won’t cover you inside it ⚓ How cruisers migrate north and south each year to stay safe 🌀 Where sailors ride out storms (the famous “hurricane holes”) 💰 The truth about insurance loopholes and “named storm” clauses ⛵ Real stories, lessons learned, and what it’s like to live with hurricane season as a full-time cruiser If you’ve ever wondered how modern sailors dodge hurricanes — or how it was done before the digital age — this episode will blow your mind. 👉 Leave a comment: Where do you go during hurricane season? 🎧 Subscribe for more real-life sailing stories, tech talk, and behind-the-scenes of the cruising lifestyle. #SailingDoodles #HurricaneSeason #SailingPodcast #CruisingLife #StarlinkAtSea #SailingTips Enter the contest here: https://raffall.com/398138/enter-raffle-to-win-sailing-doodles-sailboat-hosted-by-sailing-doodles Want more info in the Island Spirit 525e? Be sure to say you saw it on Sailing Doodles. https://inspiredyachting.com/sailing-doodles-and-inspired-yachting-island-spirit-525e-referral/ To apply: Send a short introduction video uploaded to YouTube (public or unlisted) and email me the link. Tell me who you are, why you want to join, and what makes you the perfect fit. cruise@sailingdoodles.com 💬 Patreon members will get to watch the submissions and help me decide who joins the crew. If you want to be part of the process, join here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles