The Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s sail training vessel Spirit of Bermuda is battening down in preparation to ride out Hurricane Joaquin at its Dockyard berth.

“We have 17 lines out on the starboard side, and two on the port, and seem to be sitting well,” a spokesman said on social media.

“Everything loose has been removed from the deck and all hatches secured down, and ventilator plugs in. We can’t do any more for Spirit of Bermuda: she is as well secured as we can make her.”

The Sloop Foundation spokesman added: “Here’s hoping for everyone in Bermuda that Joaquin doesn’t treat us too badly. Stay safe, all.”