Follow weather updates and plan accordingly.
Abide by official guidelines and signs posted at harbours/marinas.
Secure objects on board and on deck.
During strong winds, be aware of the wind direction and act accordingly.
Consider using a safety harness on deck while aboard small vessels.
Consider distancing small vessels from coastal infrastructure, jetties and wave breakers.
Consult with the relevant authorities and consider moving small vessels out to sea.
Consult with the relevant authorities and consider moving small vessels to an appropriate harbour.
Very different levels of risk posed to various watercraft by high waves, depending on their size and build.
Chance of vessels being carried to shore from deep water and running aground.
Chance of being carried out to deep water by rip currents and whirlpools.
Chance of waves breaking and changing direction.
Risk of injury from falling objects on board or from objects falling overboard.
Risk of falling overboard.
Chance of unmooring.
If very windy, chance of injury from objects being tossed around by strong winds.
Chance of vessels being carried out to sea during prevailing easterly winds in the Mediterranean Sea.