Safety
Fatal Capsize at Route du Rhum Finish
Two of the Route du Rhum race organizers have tragically passed away.
While We’re Talking About Marine Flares…
Bay Area sailor Matthew Schuessler has spent a good amount of time and energy seeking out a practical solution to expired flares.
Burn, Baby: A Question on Marine Flare Exercise Protocols
We all carry the required flares, but how many of us have ever practiced using them? How do we even do that?
A Question on New Zealand’s Immigration Policy for Returning Yachts
We recently received an email from a reader who was grappling with New Zealand's policy on returning yachts. Do you have any information?
US Coast Guard Calls Out to Sailors for Help on Navigational Aids
Usually it's mariners calling the Coast Guard for help. Right now the tables have turned, and for the next few weeks the USCG is calling out for help from mariners.
‘Eleonora E’ Salvaged Three Months After Sinking at Dock
We're happy to report that a few weeks ago, 'Eleonora E' was successfully re-floated and hauled out.
Turn In Your Old Marine Flares for Safe Disposal
Boaters can easily amass an arsenal of expired flares. It's better to take advantage of a free disposal opportunity.
USCG Alerts Mariners to Fleet Week Safety Zone
A safety zone has been established and will be enforced across the weekend for the Blue Angels Air Show.
Good Anchors Help You Sleep Well at Night
What's your anchor setup to give you a good night's sleep? There are a lot of approaches to handle a wide variety of circumstances.
Hurricane Ian’s Coastal Catastrophe Amidst Improved Forecasting
The devastation from Hurricane Ian is still underway as it passes over Charleston, South Carolina. We hope to hear stories of miraculous luck and survival, but so far it looks as if boats and boating facilities took an enormous hit.
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