Drop a sea anchor off the bow.
drop an anchor of the bow
ancer from the stern
If you're caught in a storm and your engine stops, first ensure your safety by staying calm and securing your vehicle. Turn on your hazard lights to alert other drivers, and remain inside the vehicle unless it's unsafe to do so. If visibility is severely reduced, avoid attempting to drive until conditions improve. Finally, monitor weather updates and communicate your situation to emergency services if necessary.
swim for shore
If you find yourself caught in a storm with an engine failure, first ensure your safety by reducing speed and maintaining control of the vessel. Secure all loose items and assess your surroundings for potential hazards. If possible, use your radio or flares to signal for help, and stay calm while waiting for assistance. Avoid attempting to restart the engine during severe weather, as this can lead to further complications.
If you find yourself caught in a storm with an engine failure, first ensure your safety by pulling over to a safe location off the road if possible. Turn on your hazard lights to alert other drivers and stay inside the vehicle to avoid exposure to the elements. If conditions worsen, call for help using your mobile phone if you have service. Remain calm and wait for assistance, as your vehicle provides shelter.
Go to shore
Put on a jacket if it is not on already
Put on a jacket if it is not on already
you should pull over and stop until it stops or is clear enough for you to proceed.
If your engine stops while trying to reach the shore during a storm, first ensure that everyone on board is wearing life jackets and remain calm. Use your radio to call for help, providing your location and situation. If you have a backup power source, attempt to restart the engine; otherwise, deploy an anchor to stabilize the boat and prevent drifting. Keep a lookout for approaching vessels and signal for assistance if necessary.
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.