Safety
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April 18, 2013Dodging the Squall LinesSeamanship | A shorthanded passage in bad weather underscores the importance of a vigilant watch.
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April 18, 2013Tips for Shorthanded Night WatchesIt’s not always easy for couples and shorthanded crews to remain vigilant, which makes it especially important to plan ahead.
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March 14, 2013Rig for a StaysailAdding an inner forestay and staysail will give you the sail plan you need for beating along in a blow.
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February 11, 2013Wildlife Wisdom: Tips for Encounters with Animals AshoreIf on your visit ashore you anticipate an encounter with large wild animals, know the times, seasons, and places that require special caution. Consult local officials when possible.
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November 27, 2012Mounting the New LiferaftIn an emergency safety stop during her around-the-world voyage, Jeanne Socrates installs a new liferaft on Nereida.
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November 9, 2012Safety at Sea: When Fury Overtakes a Cruisers’ Safe HavenAnchoring lessons are learned, some the hard way, when a freak winter storm blows into Mexico's Bahía de Banderas.
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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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November 5, 2012Editor's Log: Think SafetyOn the water, safety is a moving target of sorts, and the prudent skipper will assess the surroundings and act accordingly. Editor's Log from our November 2012 issue.
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October 22, 2012Marine Surveyors? Look Behind the ShingleHow can you find a reputable marine surveyor whose advice you’d trust with your investment and your family’s safety?
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October 10, 2012Protect Yourself From the SunSpecially designed clothing can protect a sailor’s skin from exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Read the full article here.
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.
