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The Company You Keep
Be mindful of whom you take on your boat because some people can get you into trouble
Visual Signals Are Key For A Rescue At Sea
No matter how big your boat is when you are lost you are a small object in a large ocean.
EPIRBS Alone Do Not Save Lives
Mario Vittone explains why an EPIRB alone is not enough in his Soundings magazine column, Lifelines.
Safety and Rescue At Sea New Promo Video
Good luck is a bad safety plan for boating, here is why you need to be prepared.
If You Had To Pick One: EPIRB Vs. AIS Vs. Satellite Devices
A great article from Mario Vittone's Sounding Magazine Lifeline Blog on the best device for being found.
Safety & Rescue at Sea
Check out this course from Boaters University on safety and how to prepare for rescue at sea.
LIFELINES: More Myths About Drowning
A followup to Mario Vittone's "Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning" article from Soundings Magazine.
Giving Up: Why the Coast Guard Quits Looking
A great analysis of what goes into a USCG rescue from Soundings writer, Mario Vittone - a former USCG Rescue Swimmer.
Boaters University Unveils Its Latest Course (Video)
Get ready to learn Safety & Rescue at Sea