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The Ditch Kit

New Products: Safety First

On the water, conditions can change and emergencies can happen quickly. Having the right gear on board can make the difference in any emergency situation. This roundup of gear will get you through them.

emergency beacons, safety beacons, water beacons, boating safety beacons

Personal Safety Devices

Newer and smaller electronic components put the power of an EPIRB or AIS transponder in a pocket-size beacon.

Odeo Laser Flare

The 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.

Simply Indispensable: The Best Boat Equipment

After 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.

On the Water and in Distress?

A reminder from the U.S. Coast Guard to use your VHF radio—not your cellphone—to call for help when you’re in distress on the water.

The Ditch Kit

New Products: Safety First

On the water, conditions can change and emergencies can happen quickly. Having the right gear on board can make the difference in any emergency situation. This roundup of gear will get you through them.

emergency beacons, safety beacons, water beacons, boating safety beacons

Personal Safety Devices

Newer and smaller electronic components put the power of an EPIRB or AIS transponder in a pocket-size beacon.

Odeo Laser Flare

The 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.

Simply Indispensable: The Best Boat Equipment

After 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.

On the Water and in Distress?

A reminder from the U.S. Coast Guard to use your VHF radio—not your cellphone—to call for help when you’re in distress on the water.

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