Zern Rigging

🌊 My First Gulf Hurricane Season: Lessons from the Experts
As some of you know, this is my (Virginia’s) very first hurricane season living on the Gulf Coast.

I attended the Hurricane Preparedness BBQ hosted by Pelican's Perch Marina. (standing room only attendance and Danny's brisket got wiped out!)

Marine industry expert Rick Zern from Zern Rigging, dock masters and several local captains shared decades of hard-earned Gulf Coast experience.

The most important takeaway? Waiting until a warning is issued is already too late. Early action is your only real defense.
Here is the 3-tier strategy Rick broke down during the lunch and learn:

📋 Rick Zern’s 3-Tier Preparedness Strategy
Plan A: Haul Out (The Gold Standard)
Get the boat completely out of the water.
Secure it safely on high, stable land.

Plan B: Marina Security
Keep the boat in the water but secure it tightly in a heavily protected marina.
Utilize a designated, pre-planned hurricane mooring location.

Plan C: Anchor Out (Last Resort Only)
If you cannot haul out or secure a slip, anchor out using a heavy storm setup.
Find a well-sheltered, inland location away from open water.


🎙️ Free Presentation Downloads & Resources

I put together a clean cheat sheet summarizing the main details of the presentation so you can save it to your phone or boat files!

Download the Summary: Hurricane Prep Guide PDF
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ghInMV7kKpRxmbUpSeUemCvkfc8Mcis3/view?usp=sharing
Listen on the Go: Full YouTube Presentation Link
https://youtu.be/abaFzw8I1vo
(Tip: This video format works perfectly as a hands-free podcast for your morning drive time commute)