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Increase Your Odds After Activating the EPIRB
Related tags: Seamanship | How-To | Safety | Safety Equipment by Beth A. Leonard
Before--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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February 17, 2010Lucky Duck to the Rescueby R.j. RubadeauTwo sailors are plucked from the sea, thanks to a northbound delivery crew's fortuitous breakdowns and solid seamanship. A special report from our September 2009 issue
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December 1, 2009Be Ready to Fight a Fireby Ed ShermanA properly equipped and maintained suppression system can prevent an engine-room blaze from destroying your boat. "Hands-On Sailor" from our November 2009 issue
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June 9, 2009Sailing Downwind? Set a Whisker Poleby Andrew BurtonTake some time to rig the necessary control lines and you'll get better performance on the downwind leg. "Hands-On Sailor" from our June 2009 issue
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April 20, 2009Three Ways to keep Lines Tidyby Andrew BurtonDifferent coiling techniques work in different places to keep your boat's deck neat. "Hands-On Sailor" from our May 2009 issue
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January 16, 2009Smart Times for Heaving Toby Andrew BurtonIf there's room to leeward, you can always stop and wait until the weather moderates. From "Hands-On Sailor" in our January 2009 issue
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November 11, 2008Hands-On Safetyby John BurnhamCWEditor John Burnham gets a chilly taste of what it would be like to spend time in a life raft. From the "Editor's Log" in our November 2008 issue
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October 28, 2008The Timber Hitchby Andrew BurtonWhen reefing, don't get in a bind. Use this simple knot instead. A CW Hands-On Tip from our October 2008 issue.
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October 1, 2008Learning From Ikeby Maarten Van HasseltMaarten van Hasselt relates storm-preparation lessons hammered home by Hurricane Ike. "Special Report" from our October 2, 2008, CW Reckonings.
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August 15, 2008The GPS Broke. Now What?by Andrew BurtonIf you lose your electronic advantage, taking a running fix will help you know where you are and where you're headed. "Hands-On Sailor" from our July 2008 issue
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April 17, 2008Knot Your Shoes Rightby The EditorsThere's more than one way to tie your shoes; we show you two practical alternatives. Supplement to our May 2008 issue
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