Safety
Fireworks New Boating Safety Concern
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has a few boating safety reminders just in time for the holiday.
Abandoned Vessel ‘Freedom’ Spotted West of San Diego
A container ship has spotted the recently abandoned sailboat Freedom drifting approximately 400 miles west of San Diego.
Could ‘Circle Spoofing’ Be Ingenious Hackers?
Sailor-turned-game developer Scott Goffman says he's working on a project in which he inadvertently replicated almost the exact opposite scenario from what he thinks may have resulted in the now-nicknamed "AIS crop circles."
Vessels Caught in ‘Circle Spoofing’ Off West Coast
One of the great technological advancements of modern-day sailing is the ability to watch a vessel’s track as it makes its way around the world. AIS (Automatic Identification System) is a tracking system used by thousands of private and commercial vessels that not only keeps family and friends abreast of your travels, but also provides an additional layer of safety by enabling other vessels to see you, long before you can see each other physically. More »
Keeping Inflatable Life Jackets in Life Saving Condition
Do you use an inflatable life jacket? Have you checked it recently, or ever?
Last week, May 16th to 22nd, was Safe Boating Week, and US Sailing posted a great video (below) in their free online Starboard Portal called Keeping Inflatables in Life Saving Condition. More »
Coast Guard Rescues Three off Sailboat Near Half Moon Bay
On late Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning, the Coast Guard rescued three people from a 30-ft sailboat off Pillar Point.
“The owner of the 30-foot sailboat Freedom contacted Coast Guard Sector San Francisco command center at approximately 11 p.m., More »
A National Safe Boating Week Like No Other
National Safe Boating Week runs Saturday, May 16, through Friday, May 22. The usual recommendation urging lifejacket wear is now joined by an equally important message — how to stay safe during the time of COVID-19.
Changing the Small Craft Advisory System
"In a move that could simplify and potentially reduce misunderstanding of urgent weather messages used by recreational boaters to make critical boating safety decisions, the National Weather Service (NWS) has proposed renaming 'Small Craft Advisory to 'Small Craft Warning'."
Pacific Cup (and More) Canceled!
Organizers for the Pacific Cup from San Francisco to Oahu have canceled the 2020 race and scheduled the next one to start the week of July 4, 2022.
Huge Swell to Hit the Bay Area Coast
The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement for tomorrow due to a huge offshore swell.
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