Safety Equipment
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May 8, 2012After the MaydayThe post-mortem of a sea story with a happy ending addresses the revelations and repercussions of issuing a call for help. "Seamanship" from our June 2012 issue.
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May 4, 2012Inside Osprey’s Onboard Medical KitWendy Mitman Clarke gives you a peek inside Osprey's onboard medical kit. Web extra from our June 2012 issue.
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March 23, 2012Guarantee Sturdy LifelinesProperly fit stanchions are key to creating on-deck safety. "Monthly Maintenance" from our April 2012 issue.
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January 6, 2012Be Ready for TroubleMake periodic checks of your sailboat's alarm systems part of your regular maintenance routine. "Monthly Maintenance" from our January 2012 issue.
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December 7, 2011Proper Nav Lights Keep You Safe 1Correctly installed and maintained running lights help ensure that the other guy knows you’re out there and where you’re headed. "Hands-On Sailor" from our December 2011 issue.
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November 28, 2011Ouch! 1Our mistake! Here's a correction to the navigation lights illustration from "Hands-On Sailor" in our December 2011 issue.
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November 10, 2011Increase Your Odds After Activating the EPIRBBefore--and after--activating an EPIRB in international waters, take these steps to lengthen the odds that you're safely rescued. "Seamanship" from our November 2011 issue.
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November 10, 2011Search and Rescue ResourcesCheck out these web resources, along with a glossary of SAR acronyms and abbreviations, to stay safe on the water.
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November 10, 2011Search and Rescue ResourcesCheck out these web resources, along with a glossary of SAR acronyms and abbreviations, to stay safe on the water.
Electronic Updates
DeLorme just started shipping a new 1.5 version of the inReach satellite messenger, tracker, and distress device that works with an Apple iOS version of the Earthmate app as well as an improved Android version. I again participated in the Beta testing and, though almost all of that was ashore, I'm even more convinced that inReach is going to become a constant cruising companion on Gizmo and many other boats. It's hard to say whether some improvements are due to the new hardware or the new ...
