Posts Tagged ‘Safety’
Bay Area Boaters Unite To Push for Ayala Cove Dock Repair and Upgrade
A petition to repair Ayala Cove's docks is circulating among Bay Area sailors.
The Protections and Perils of Tethering Yourself Into a Sailboat
There is no question that tethers are both widely used and a kind of basic, no-brainer method of keeping sailors attached to the boat. But every safety measure brings with it a perception of security that may be shattered when the unthinkable actually occurs.
Sometimes, Sailors Don’t Wear Lifejackets
Is it anyone's business whether someone else does or doesn't wear a lifejacket on their boat? What's the balance between encouraging safe habits and taking to the internet to reprimand people for not behaving as we'd like them to?
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.
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.
Baja Ha-Ha’s COVID Policy: Seeking the Middle Ground
If you are vaccinated, the Poobah believes there are several additional reasons that the Ha-Ha will be a low-risk event.
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 »
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