Gear Up for Sailing Season
Emergency beacons that cast a wider net for potential rescue top the list of innovative new gear.
Emergency beacons that cast a wider net for potential rescue top the list of innovative new gear.
In calm conditions, try out your safety gear so you’ll know it works when the time comes to use it.
There are custom solutions for measuring the contents of odd-shaped storage compartments.
In heavy weather, sailors have a range of options to take on wind and waves that can push a vessel out of control.
When outfitting your boat with a life raft, make sure to consider size, storage and serviceability.
A well-packed ditch bag goes beyond the basic survival items, with gear for signaling, navigation and communication.
With a new satellite constellation soon to be operational, rescue agencies are hoping to reduce the searching involved in search-and-rescue operations.
Vessel monitoring and tracking systems can deter onboard break-ins, let you keep control of devices, and help recover stolen assets.
For many cruising sailors, first-aid training and preparation are afterthoughts, but they should be at the top of the to-do list before heading offshore.
So what’s the difference between one portable fire extinguisher and another? The answer might surprise you.
Spring sailing season is almost here, make sure you have the right gear to get back on the water this season.
Electronics: Sailors have lots of choices when it comes to minimizing risks from falling overboard.
Emergency beacons that cast a wider net for potential rescue top the list of innovative new gear.
In calm conditions, try out your safety gear so you’ll know it works when the time comes to use it.
There are custom solutions for measuring the contents of odd-shaped storage compartments.
In heavy weather, sailors have a range of options to take on wind and waves that can push a vessel out of control.
When outfitting your boat with a life raft, make sure to consider size, storage and serviceability.
A well-packed ditch bag goes beyond the basic survival items, with gear for signaling, navigation and communication.
With a new satellite constellation soon to be operational, rescue agencies are hoping to reduce the searching involved in search-and-rescue operations.
Vessel monitoring and tracking systems can deter onboard break-ins, let you keep control of devices, and help recover stolen assets.
For many cruising sailors, first-aid training and preparation are afterthoughts, but they should be at the top of the to-do list before heading offshore.
So what’s the difference between one portable fire extinguisher and another? The answer might surprise you.
Spring sailing season is almost here, make sure you have the right gear to get back on the water this season.
Electronics: Sailors have lots of choices when it comes to minimizing risks from falling overboard.
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