SURVIVING HURRICANE SEASON ON A BOAT! ⛈️ Why We Stay in Banderas Bay, Mexico
Can you live aboard a boat full-time during hurricane season? In today’s video, we are diving deep into how we navigate storm season aboard Noeta in Mexico!
💨 Predict Wind: https://www.predictwind.com/?ref=owfhn2e
We share why we choose to stay in Banderas Bay during the summer months, the natural geography that makes this area a premier hurricane hole, and the strict insurance requirements we must meet to keep our 57ft Nordhavn covered. Plus, we walk you step-by-step through our hands-on storm preparation checklist—from doubling dock lines and reducing windage to our evacuation plan with Gilligan.
In This Episode:
The Geography of Banderas Bay: Why mountains and bay shape offer natural storm protection.
Marine Insurance Realities: What adjusters require during hurricane season in the tropics.
Deck & Hull Storm Prep: Doubling lines, chafing gear, and stripping canvas.
Weather Tracking: The tools and apps we use to monitor tropical systems.
Pet & Crew Evacuation Plans: How we prepare if a major storm hits.
#Nordhavn #HurricanePrep #BanderasBay #LiveaboardLife #TrawlerLife #MexicoCruising #Nordhavn57 #BoatInsurance #StormPreparation #MVNoeta #ParadiseVillage
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💨 Predict Wind: https://www.predictwind.com/?ref=owfhn2e
🎥 Insta360 x5 Camera: https://amzn.to/45YKZq7
📸 Insta360 Ace Camera: https://amzn.to/4r97lgZ
📹 DJI Neo Mini Quadcopter: https://amzn.to/462Fyqc
🎬 DJI Mini 5 Pro Drone: https://amzn.to/4acrtZF
📗The 'Shawn and Heather' Guide Book we use in the Sea of Cortez: https://amzn.to/4cpn3zy
📙The 'Shawn and Heather' guide book we use for Pacific Mexico: https://amzn.to/4dmDM7L
⚓️ Mantus Chain Hook: https://www.mantusmarine.com/m3-chain-hook/?v=28886f13f578
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Can you live aboard a boat full-time during hurricane season? In today’s video, we are diving deep into how we navigate storm season aboard Noeta in Mexico!
💨 Predict Wind: https://www.predictwind.com/?ref=owfhn2e
We share why we choose to stay in Banderas Bay during the summer months, the natural geography that makes this area a premier hurricane hole, and the strict insurance requirements we must meet to keep our 57ft Nordhavn covered. Plus, we walk you step-by-step through our hands-on storm preparation checklist—from doubling dock lines and reducing windage to our evacuation plan with Gilligan.
In This Episode:
The Geography of Banderas Bay: Why mountains and bay shape offer natural storm protection.
Marine Insurance Realities: What adjusters require during hurricane season in the tropics.
Deck & Hull Storm Prep: Doubling lines, chafing gear, and stripping canvas.
Weather Tracking: The tools and apps we use to monitor tropical systems.
Pet & Crew Evacuation Plans: How we prepare if a major storm hits.
#Nordhavn #HurricanePrep #BanderasBay #LiveaboardLife #TrawlerLife #MexicoCruising #Nordhavn57 #BoatInsurance #StormPreparation #MVNoeta #ParadiseVillage
Leave us a comment, hype, like and subscribe!
🌴 Follow our journey! 🌴
📱TikTok: nordhavn.mv.noeta
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/mvnoeta
😉 Facebook: facebook.com/mvnoeta
🖥️ Website: www.mvnoeta.com
🎽 Merch Store: https://mvnoeta-shop.fourthwall.com/
Products used aboard Noeta (these are affiliate links and we will receive compensation if the links are used):
💨 Predict Wind: https://www.predictwind.com/?ref=owfhn2e
🎥 Insta360 x5 Camera: https://amzn.to/45YKZq7
📸 Insta360 Ace Camera: https://amzn.to/4r97lgZ
📹 DJI Neo Mini Quadcopter: https://amzn.to/462Fyqc
🎬 DJI Mini 5 Pro Drone: https://amzn.to/4acrtZF
📗The ‘Shawn and Heather’ Guide Book we use in the Sea of Cortez: https://amzn.to/4cpn3zy
📙The ‘Shawn and Heather’ guide book we use for Pacific Mexico: https://amzn.to/4dmDM7L
⚓️ Mantus Chain Hook: https://www.mantusmarine.com/m3-chain-hook/?v=28886f13f578
🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
#MVNoeta #nordhavn #liveaboard #Cruising #Boating #Powerboats #Yachts #BoatLife #Adventure #OutdoorLife #NordhavnOwners #DIY #LongDistanceCruising #LiveaboardLifestyle #BoatLife #GilliganTheFatBoatCat
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