Safety standards are an illusion
January 12th, 2022
Jean Sans, who helped to develop the Channel Handicap Rule, the precursor to the IRC Rule, and now an expert
Browsing the "Safety" Tag
Safety is your own responsibility
December 16th, 2021
The 36th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) on November 2021 supported a transit from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to
What to do during an orca encounter
November 9th, 2021
In Yachting Monthly, Andy Pag explores why orcas have been damaging yachts off Spain, Portugal, and Gibraltar, and how to
Play by the Rules
November 8th, 2021
When competitive sailing encounters recreational powerboating, bad things can happen. The thrill of speed impacts common sense, made worse when
Another reason to buy local
October 25th, 2021
As a record number of container ships anchor offshore along the west coast of the USA, waiting to offload due
Fatal yacht sinking was preventable
October 14th, 2021
by Katy Stickland, Yachting Monthly An investigation by Maritime New Zealand has concluded that window storm covers could have prevented
Lessons: Sunk in a storm with no liferaft
October 7th, 2021
Bruce Goodwin’s ocean crossing with friends was nearing an end when they encountered a storm; the liferaft was lost, the
Don’t try this at home (or anywhere)
October 6th, 2021
Two Rhode Island men authorities say touched off a needless and expensive ocean search and rescue effort when they fired
Stupid is as stupid does
October 5th, 2021
When Randall Muck, 35, illuminated a US Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter crew with a green laser light while
Will we hate this more than jet skis?
September 8th, 2021
To say no one likes jet skis isn’t correct… the rider likes jet skis. No one else likes these personal
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