Safety Archives

What to do when answering a Mayday

October 20th, 2026

When a yacht is in distress far offshore, another sailing crew may be its best chance of rescue. A new

October 2nd, 2026

Say what you want about the current US government administration, but their support of the US Coast Guard has moved

September 28th, 2026

The Storm Trysail Foundation and the Storm Trysail Club have three Intercollegiate Offshore Regattas (IOR) in 2026: Sept. 26-27 –

September 15th, 2026

There’s an accelerating shift away from paper charts, but how best to use predicted data from digital aids in real-world

September 3rd, 2026

The standard legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving and boating is 0.08% in the United States. But not

August 17th, 2026

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I have great admiration for shorthanded racing, but I am puzzled that it is

July 30th, 2026

As the sport of sailing evolves, it has often become more complex. Offhsore sailing has felt this trend, and while

July 26th, 2026

These days, adventurers that face adversity can be rescued with modern technology. Need help? Push a button. But for a

July 24th, 2026

Off the northern Spanish coast, a series of orca interactions took place on July 23. Within a few hours, the

July 23rd, 2026

The U.S. Coast Guard is sounding the alarm over the rise of hoax distress calls that are making the agency