Nigel Studdart, a former professional mariner, gained first hand experience of hurricane survival during Hurricane Hugo in 1989. He now lives and lectures in New Zealand when not cruising aboard Azura.

Mariner's Guide to Hurricane Preparation: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/marinersguide.pdf

Link to Nigel's previous writings on  hurricane preparations on the occ Forum: https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/Topic4620.aspx