by Tim Smith The advice for boat owners ahead of a hurricane is simple: be prepared and expect the worst. During a storm, boats can break free from their moorings, they can sink, get hit…
by Tim Smith Thirty-three sailors and three tiny kittens were saved in one of the most remarkable rescue missions in Bermuda’s history during the great hurricane of 1915. The SS Pollockshields, a supply ship for…
by Erin Silver Hurricane season is approaching, so you’ll want to stock up on all the essentials well in advance – especially since the world is still in the midst of a pandemic. If you’re…
by Tim Smith Long gone are the days when shark oil was the most reliable method of gathering information about storms heading towards Bermuda. But the fact we’ve made huge strides in weather-forecasting technology doesn’t…
by Tim Smith As the Atlantic was bombarded by a record 30 named storms last year, at times it felt like they were appearing out of nowhere. In fact, it takes just a few simple…
by Erin Silver When it comes to planting a garden in Bermuda it’s important to consider the impact of hurricanes on your plants. Jeff Sousa, founder of Sousa’s Landscape Management Co Ltd and Sousa’s Garden…
by Tim Smith With so many jobs around the house on your to-do list throughout the year, checking the roof can often be placed on the back burner. But if you want your home to…