Concern with orcas ramming boats
September 13th, 2020
Scientists have been left baffled by incidents of orcas ramming sailing boats along the Spanish and Portuguese coasts. In the
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How long must we continue on this path?
August 23rd, 2020
When Scuttlebutt editor Craig Leweck shared his close encounter with a powerboat, one design champion Ched Proctor reflected on how
Sharing memories of boating conflict
August 21st, 2020
Following the story, When powerboats and sailboats meet, Scuttlebutt received many similar stories…here’s a sampling: In my 50 years of
When powerboats and sailboats meet
August 16th, 2020
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News My worst incident with a powered boat occurred decades ago in Clearwater, FL. It
Recreational Boating Statistics Report
June 11th, 2020
The U.S. Coast Guard has released its 2019 Recreational Boating Statistics Report, revealing that there were 613 boating fatalities nationwide
Boating bans to protect safety services
April 10th, 2020
With Ireland on lockdown since March 27, now the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) and RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) are
VIDEO: Dedicated to the RNLI volunteers
December 17th, 2019
RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea, and their volunteers are busier than ever as they answer the
A Dangerous Way to Learn
December 15th, 2019
Darrel Nicholson at Practical Sailor brought our attention to an incident that occurred some time ago, but the details of
When the public hinders public safety
December 15th, 2019
You can’t walk far along the water’s edge in Ireland without passing a throwable lifesaving ring. They are honestly everywhere
VIDEO: Get onboard for a full experience
October 3rd, 2019
This 360 VR experience showcases how RYA SafeTrx collaborates with RNLI and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to save lives
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