Search and Rescue Resources
Check out these web resources, along with a glossary of SAR acronyms and abbreviations, to stay safe on the water.
Check out these web resources, along with a glossary of SAR acronyms and abbreviations, to stay safe on the water.
Get an overview of the best-case search and rescue scenario after you activate an EPIRB.
This November, shift your focus to safety at sea. Here are five stories from our archives that will help you keep trouble at bay.
What should you do if the Coast Guard has to come to the rescue? Coast Guard Captain (ret.) Kip Louttit helped answer this question during CW‘s seminar at the U.S. Sailboat Show.
When their Valiant 40 is dismasted in the South Pacific, the crew has to scramble to jury-rig a substitute spar. Hands-on Sailor from our September 2011 issue.
When their Valiant 40 is dismasted in the South Pacific, the crew has to scramble to jury-rig a substitute spar. Photos by Rebecca Childress. Read the complete story by Patrick Childress here.
Hurricane Irene is the first of the 2011 hurricane season. Glance back through Cruising World‘s archives to find expert advice on weathering the storms to come.
These three techniques help you safely move your boat when the engine, or the wind, doesn’t cooperate.
Picking up a mooring can be a bit like buying one on eBay: You don’t always get what you expect.
Are your boat and crew ready for a boarding by the U.S. Coast Guard?
A couple traversing the Gulf of Aden who were friends of the recent pirate victims reflect on the stresses of life as they sail through these dangerous waters.
United States Yacht Shows, Inc., producer of the United States Sail and Powerboat Shows, is launching a new event for aspiring, as well as experienced, cruisers.
Check out these web resources, along with a glossary of SAR acronyms and abbreviations, to stay safe on the water.
Get an overview of the best-case search and rescue scenario after you activate an EPIRB.
This November, shift your focus to safety at sea. Here are five stories from our archives that will help you keep trouble at bay.
What should you do if the Coast Guard has to come to the rescue? Coast Guard Captain (ret.) Kip Louttit helped answer this question during CW‘s seminar at the U.S. Sailboat Show.
When their Valiant 40 is dismasted in the South Pacific, the crew has to scramble to jury-rig a substitute spar. Hands-on Sailor from our September 2011 issue.
When their Valiant 40 is dismasted in the South Pacific, the crew has to scramble to jury-rig a substitute spar. Photos by Rebecca Childress. Read the complete story by Patrick Childress here.
Hurricane Irene is the first of the 2011 hurricane season. Glance back through Cruising World‘s archives to find expert advice on weathering the storms to come.
These three techniques help you safely move your boat when the engine, or the wind, doesn’t cooperate.
Picking up a mooring can be a bit like buying one on eBay: You don’t always get what you expect.
Are your boat and crew ready for a boarding by the U.S. Coast Guard?
A couple traversing the Gulf of Aden who were friends of the recent pirate victims reflect on the stresses of life as they sail through these dangerous waters.
United States Yacht Shows, Inc., producer of the United States Sail and Powerboat Shows, is launching a new event for aspiring, as well as experienced, cruisers.
Sign up for Cruising World emails to receive features on travel destinations, event listings and product reviews as well as special offers on behalf of Cruising World’s partners.
By signing up you agree to receive communications from Cruising World and select partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You may opt out of email messages/withdraw consent at any time.
