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Expiration dates on Auto-inflate PFDs

April 8th, 2021

Every inflatable personal flotation device has its own distinct inspection regimen. Darrell Nicholson in Practical Sailor explains: Planning for an

March 17th, 2021

The Racing Rules of Sailing are all rooted in the basic principle of sportsmanship which states how competitors in the

March 10th, 2021

Washington, DC (March 10, 2021) – Operators of recreational vessels less than 26 feet in length will be required to

February 1st, 2021

The Storm Trysail Club’s Seamanship Committee have released a 70 minute recap video from an inaugural Offshore Sailing Leadership Symposium

January 26th, 2021

When things start to go seriously wrong, your communication skills can go out of the window. Pip Hare explains for

January 8th, 2021

The U.S. Coast Guard reminds mariners to exercise caution and safe boating practices while boating with cooler temperatures on the

November 19th, 2020

We’ve all done stupid stuff, and eventually there’s a time when it’s safer to share these “teaching moments.” For Walter

October 12th, 2020

There have been numerous reports of orcas attacking yachts along the coastline of Portugal and Spain this season and nobody

October 2nd, 2020

by Shariqua Ahmed, DOGOnews Killer whales, or orcas, are the largest members of the oceanic dolphin family. While the intelligent

October 1st, 2020

The San Francisco Boardsailing Association (SFBA) is organized to ensure windsurfers and kiteboarders have unrestricted access to San Francisco Bay