Take it Slow in Bad Weather
In heavy weather, sailors have a range of options to take on wind and waves that can push a vessel out of control.
In heavy weather, sailors have a range of options to take on wind and waves that can push a vessel out of control.
When outfitting your boat with a life raft, make sure to consider size, storage and serviceability.
A well-packed ditch bag goes beyond the basic survival items, with gear for signaling, navigation and communication.
With a new satellite constellation soon to be operational, rescue agencies are hoping to reduce the searching involved in search-and-rescue operations.
If the time comes to abandon ship, there is no better feeling than knowing that you’re as prepared as can be to face the unknown.
Stay safe and have fun with this month’s roundup of new products.
Whether you’re new to sailing or an “old salt”, safety at sea seminars are for everyone.
The Charleston Ocean Racing Association will host a US Sailing Safety at Sea Seminar in March in Charleston. Sign up now!
Seasickness can be a frustrating part of sailing and ruin a day on the water. Here’s what to do if you feel queasy at sea.
For many cruising sailors, first-aid training and preparation are afterthoughts, but they should be at the top of the to-do list before heading offshore.
A stem-to-stern inspection of any offshore cruising boat reveals the critical items and areas that must be addressed for safe voyaging.
Though they may seem rare, tropical waterspouts, are hardly a scarce occurrence. Prepare yourself for what to do when you see one spinning off the horizon.
In heavy weather, sailors have a range of options to take on wind and waves that can push a vessel out of control.
When outfitting your boat with a life raft, make sure to consider size, storage and serviceability.
A well-packed ditch bag goes beyond the basic survival items, with gear for signaling, navigation and communication.
With a new satellite constellation soon to be operational, rescue agencies are hoping to reduce the searching involved in search-and-rescue operations.
If the time comes to abandon ship, there is no better feeling than knowing that you’re as prepared as can be to face the unknown.
Stay safe and have fun with this month’s roundup of new products.
Whether you’re new to sailing or an “old salt”, safety at sea seminars are for everyone.
The Charleston Ocean Racing Association will host a US Sailing Safety at Sea Seminar in March in Charleston. Sign up now!
Seasickness can be a frustrating part of sailing and ruin a day on the water. Here’s what to do if you feel queasy at sea.
For many cruising sailors, first-aid training and preparation are afterthoughts, but they should be at the top of the to-do list before heading offshore.
A stem-to-stern inspection of any offshore cruising boat reveals the critical items and areas that must be addressed for safe voyaging.
Though they may seem rare, tropical waterspouts, are hardly a scarce occurrence. Prepare yourself for what to do when you see one spinning off the horizon.
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