Safety
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.
Captain of Runaway Vessel ‘GO’ Explains the Crash
According to the a report in the island's local newspaper, The Daily 'Herald', the incident was caused by a computer malfunction that locked the vessel into gear.
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.
S/Y ‘Black Pearl’ and M/Y ‘Go’ Have Run-ins with Docks
The Black Pearl is a 350-ft three-masted sailing yacht. She has a 49-ft beam and a gross tonnage of around 2,864 tons. But none of this helped her when the vessel's crew recorded true wind speeds of over 63 knots at her dock in Porto Montenegro.
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.
Sailboat Explosion Alarms Sausalito Waterfront
A sailboat exploded and sank on Richardson Bay, alarming nearby residents. Fortunately there were no serious injuries.
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