Safety
The Trouble With Sailing the Forbidden Path
Forbidden zones usually exist for a reason, and it behooves us as sailors to be aware of not only those zones, but also the reasons behind them.
Ryan Finn Rescued From Sinking Trimaran
Ryan Finn has been rescued from a sinking 44-ft custom trimaran in the Atlantic Ocean.
Solo Racer Rescued; Orcas Attack Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Tapio Lehtinen took to his liferaft when his Gaia 36 sank.
Proposed New Marine Sanctuary off California’s Central Coast Progresses
The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary stretches along 152 miles of coastline adjacent to San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.
Not Much Clarity on New Zealand’s Yacht Immigration Rules
An appeal to NZ's Ministry of Immigration, which was supported by many of the local marine businesses, was declined.
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.
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