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Drop a sea anchor off the bow.
drop an anchor of the bow
ancer from the stern
swim for shore
Go to shore
If caught in severe storm conditions, seek shelter indoors or in a sturdy building. Avoid open areas, tall trees, and bodies of water. Stay informed of weather updates and follow any evacuation orders from authorities.
Put on a jacket if it is not on already
Put on a jacket if it is not on already
Deploy a storm anchor (sea anchor) from the bow; something that will slow the boat's drift downwind. Something like a small drogue parachute in the water. The wind will cause the boat to drift, and the waves to rise; the storm anchor will slow down the drift, and keep the boat pointed into the wind. Bow-on is the safest direction for your boat to meet the waves. Otherwise, the wind would tend to push the boat sideways, and you could easily capsize.
you should pull over and stop until it stops or is clear enough for you to proceed.
put on your life jacket if it's not already
Put on your life jacket if it's not on already. (Reference: TP-12)