Posts Tagged ‘USCG’
Pacific Puddle Jump Pan Pan
USCG and PPJ rally organizers are seeking information on a Pacific Puddle Jump rally participant who hasn't checked in.
National Safe Boating Week Kicks Off With Water Safety Fair
National Safe Boating Week kicks off on the Bay with a Water Safety Fair on Saturday, May 20, and "Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day" on Friday, May 19. Get it on!
The Families of ‘Ocean Bound’ Issue a Public Statement
Following the suspension of the official search for 'Ocean Bound,' the crew's family's have issued a public statement.
Oakland City Council Passes Nuisance Vessel Act to Clean Up the Estuary
A new Nuisance Vessel Ordinance in Oakland promises to help start a long-overdue Estuary cleanup.
Can Your Boat’s Name Also Predict Its Future?
We all search for the optimum name for our boat. But can the name we choose also determine its future?
Treasure Island Sunken Boat Mystery Solved by Coast Guard
A sunken boat off Treasure Island sent us on a hunt for the story.
Upon Reflection, Perhaps This Was My Worst Day Sailing
On Monday we shared Richard Spindler's story of what he thought could have been his worst day of sailing in 50 years. The tale continues…
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.
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?
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