This may not be the right thread for this forum but most of the participants use this location. I attended a Power Squadron class and they didn't talk about "what to do if you are caught in a storm". Most of my fishing activities will be close to shore (1 to 10 miles) summers only . Some thoughts are: put on PFD's, do I drop anchor, head into the wind,<br />go like hell towards the closest shore - irregardless of the waves direction, call for help. Second senerio - same weather condition but the motor dies. I think this would be a great learning lesson to our group.