True, it's only mid-August, but we had been warned to expect a particularly active season, and a lot of sailors have been waiting watchfully. Of course we're a long way from the end of the season, and those of us in the Atlantic, Caribbean, or US Gulf or East Coasts should remain cautious. If planning a voyage offshore, be sure to check the National Hurricane Center web site and Atlantic map for any potential activity coming. Indeed, the Hurricane Center still warns: "Significant activity is predicted for the remainder of the season, with an additional 12-17 named storms, of which 7-11 are expected to become hurricanes with 4-6 reaching major hurricane status." Stay watchful! Remember the season now extends until the end of November. And be sure you know how to prepare your boat for a hurricane if necessary.
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Just to make you all jealous, I’m going sailing for the next week in the San Juan Islands!!!! Looks like the weather is gonna be nice too!
Early August is certainly not the time to start asking where all the hurricanes are. Now, in early October, it seems like the forecasts were RIGHT! Can we get a statement?