Safety Equipment
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August 15, 2011Add a High-Water Alarm For Peace of MindSimple to install and easy to test, these systems will alert you when things go awry in the bilge. Hands-on Sailor from our August 2011 issue.
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December 7, 2011Proper Nav Lights Keep You SafeCorrectly 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!Our 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, 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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March 29, 2013Odeo Laser FlareThe 10-inch Odeo Laser Flare is waterproof and attaches to your life jacket. Should you find yourself in the drink, this unit, unlike a regular flare, will provide the means to signal your position to rescuers for up to five hours.
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November 10, 2011Best-Case SAR ScenarioGet an overview of the best-case search and rescue scenario after you activate an EPIRB.
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January 18, 2013Simply Indispensable: The Best Boat EquipmentAfter four years of full-time cruising, the Clarkes share the gear and equipment that have been worth their salt aboard Osprey. 'Hands-On Sailor' Seamanship from the January 2013 issue of Cruising World.
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November 7, 2012The Complete Overboard BagTime to abandon ship? Plan and pack your ditch kit to stack the odds of survival in your favor.
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December 30, 2010Where There’s Smoke . . .Inexpensive detectors are good insurance when it comes to fire safety on your sailboat.
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July 18, 2012Prepping for OffshoreExperienced ocean sailor and doublehanded skipper Richard du Moulin shares tips for preparing your boat for bluewater passages. Hands-On Sailor from our August 2012 issue.
Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
