Posts Tagged ‘Safety At Sea’
Should We All Be Worried About Spade Rudders?
Reading about 'Lucky Dog's dilemma in the October issue brought up the core reason why she was almost abandoned in the first place: the loss of her spade rudder.
Attention Baja Ha-Ha Sailors: UCSG SAR Event In San Diego
Everyone heading south will benefit from this hour-long seminar given by Douglas Samp and hosted by the Baja Ha-Ha.
Best Emergency Communications Equipment for the Baja Ha-Ha
If you find yourself in a liferaft on almost any of the main cruising routes, if you have the right equipment, you could be picked up in 18 hours — and often less.
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?
Why Does the US Rescue Sailors for Free? Because We Can
The United States spends more than 10% of its federal budget, and nearly half of its discretionary spending, on the military, and one of the apparent benefits of this staggering investment is the humanitarian component.
Come to the Crew List Party, and Turn In Old EPIRBs at the Same Time!
A crew from USCG will be at the party to answer questions and take your old EPIRBs and PLBs for disposal.
It’s National Safe Boating Week
The National Safe Boating Council reminds us that, just ahead of the boating-busy Memorial Day Weekend, there's a thing called National Safe Boating Week.
Kudos to Chuck Hawley, Winner of US Sailing’s Herreshoff Award
Chuck Hawley receives the well-deserved Herreshoff Award from US Sailing.
New US Coast Guard Procedures Stem from ‘Conception’ Tragedy
The US Coast Guard has implemented new procedures in the wake of the September 2019 fire that killed 34 people aboard the dive vessel 'Conception.'
US Sailing Honors California Sailors for Rescues
The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee awarded the prestigious Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to two California crews who performed man-overboard rescues.
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