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Hurricane zone stretches from Grenada to Florida
From north to south, the hurricane zone stretches from Grenada to Florida. It extends as far west as Mexico. Some islands are frequently affected, while others are rarely visited by a truly destructive cyclone.
On the other hand, in the Caribbean, you're never safe from a violent squall in which the wind gusts over 35 knots, even in trade winds.
Beryl, first phenomenon of the season
From the very first day of July, Cyclone Béryl made its ambitions clear: it was going to hit hard! A few days earlier, forecasters were already predicting its trajectory, using the latest weather models available. It had reached category 3, with a high probability of becoming category 4 or even 5 in the hours ahead. The stage was set! It would soon hit the islands between Grenada and Saint-Vincent.
Possible solutions
For boats in the cyclone's path, 3 major solutions emerged:
- Head north to St Lucia or Martinique, both of which offer reliable shelter
- Heading south towards Trinidad
- Secure your boat on site by taking effective measures...
Usually spared
This region had been spared for over two decades, which is why, alas, many captains considered Carriacou to be a "âeurosmustâeuros" of safety in the event of a cyclone. Whatâ??s more, many insurance companies will only take on their mission if their clients have â??â??â??securedâ?? their boats by â??â??â??â??â??â??â??â??â??â??â??â?? Thus grounded, nothing was supposed to happen to them...
Ravages between Bequia and Grenada
Béryl literally ravaged all the small islands between Bequia and Grenada. The damage sustained, both in the nautical world and on land, was extensive and catastrophic for some. Although there were few casualties, many people were severely affected.
Avenues to follow...
A few technical considerations of a simple "âeurosbon sensâeuros" nature. These are not "âeurosconseilsâeuros", but only "âeurosobservationsâeuros" that may help in future storms...
1 - Storing your boat  "âeurosà terreâeurosÂ" can be a security risk
And it can be, indeed, but you have to look at the context. A catamaran stripped of its spar and firmly lashed to the ground is only as safe as its â??relativeâ? safety.
However, it must not be adjacent to a unit perched on a keel, chewed up and secured to the ground by a few flimsy props and 4 straps. Because as soon as his neighbor collapses (which is highly probable with winds in excess of 120 knots), he'll be the tool of destruction that will demolish his boat or cause it serious damage.
2 - The mangrove in the cyclone hole, it's friendly
Clustering together in dozens (or even hundreds), in a cramped cyclone hole, loosely moored to mangroves, with the anchors and chains of all the other tenants happily dangling about, is not a safe practice. The  "âeurosfestifâeurosÂ" side helps to overcome stress, but when it comes to  "âeurospréservationâeurosÂ", there's something to be said for it.
