Safety
Maritime Tips for Earth Day
Tomorrow, April 22, will be the 51st Earth Day. With mariners in mind, the California Division of Boating and Waterways sent in these Earth Day tips.
COVID Surge in Bermuda Threatens SailGP Debut
The SailGP Season 2 opener on April 24-25 in Bermuda is in jeopardy. The island country is on lockdown due to a surge in coronavirus cases.
Enjoy Downwind Sailing with Walder Boom Brake
Walder boom brake is an essential safety device that ensures the indispensable protection of your crew and equipment.
Division of Boating and Waterways Boater Card
The California Boater Card shows that its holder has successfully taken and passed a NASBLA/state-approved boater safety education examination.
A Fortunate Ending to a Soggy Pizza Lunch
We started the oven and heated a pizza, and while I took my first bite I felt rising water on my foot.
The Mysterious Dismasting of Wingman
"I saw the headstay fall off to leeward and then saw the top third of the mast collapse."
Get Your Boat’s VHF Radio Ready for the Season
In an emergency, VHF is the only thing that can directly connect you to the US Coast Guard’s Rescue 21 system, giving you access to high-tech emergency response and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) capabilities.
Flooding Knocks NOAA Buoy Data Offline at NWS Headquarters
NOAA's ocean/marine buoy data were knocked out by flooding last week. To date there is no indication of when the service will resume.
Enjoy Downwind Sailing with Walder Boom Brake
Walder boom brake is an essential safety device that ensures the indispensable protection of your crew and equipment.
Solo Skipper Overboard in SSS Three Bridge Fiasco
As three boats were in the vicinity of Blackaller Buoy east of the Golden Gate Bridge's South Tower, one of the solo skippers fell overboard.
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