The predictions from weather forecasters are for an active hurricane season in the Atlantic this year.   The U.S. Coast Guard is reminding the boating community to pay attention to tropical storm and hurricane advisories and to take precautionary steps to protect their vessels and their lives.  Read the steps you can take to prepare for hurricane season in this Blue Water Sailing article.

You can read more about the 2010 hurricane season predictions on the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) website.  NOAA suggests that all residents (and not just boat owners) have a hurricane emergency plan in place.  Information on hurricane preparedness can be found at www.Ready.gov and www.hurricanes.gov/prepare.