safety
Understanding DSC and MMSI
What you need to know about the latest in marine VHF radio technology.
Why "Always Wear Your Life Jacket" Might Be Terrible Advice
Of course you should wear a life jacket, but it’s not as simple as just saying “always.”
SAIL’s Peter Nielsen Rescued at Sea
SAIL’s former editor-in-chief was rescued by a Chinese fishing boat after the catamaran he was crewing aboard struck a whale in the mid Pacific.
How To Report A Boating Accident
What needs to be reported, when to report it and how to file.
BREAKING: Isaias To Hit the Carolinas at Hurricane Strength by Evening (NOAA)
For boaters in the region, the time is now to complete last-minute preparations.
How To Prepare For The Big Blow
Important tips to help you protect your boat during hurricanes and other major storms.
FLIR Unveils Raymarine Axiom+ and New Electronic Chart Catalog
New displays engineered with speed, responsiveness and future expansion in mind.
Coast Guard Releases 2019 Boating Statistics Report
Boating fatalities down from 2018. Alcohol remains leading factor.
NWS Survey: Small Craft Advisory or Warning?
National Weather Service considers re-designating Small Craft Advisory as Small Craft Warning.
The Distress Call
An encounter off the Eastern Seaboard serves as a scary reminder about safe offshore practices.
7 Ways to Survive Fourth of July on the Water
Recreational boating's busiest time of the year requires extra precautions
Electronic Visual Distress Signals (Panbo)
Sirius Signal (Weems & Plath) versus Orion, plus a new option
The Company You Keep
Be mindful of whom you take on your boat because some people can get you into trouble
Ditch Bag Gear: Galaxy®-INFL8 VHF Inflatable Emergency Antenna
Shakespeare inflatable emergency VHF antenna, smart design with 3dB
Troubleshooter: Best Practices When Under Tow
Following a few basic procedures can ensure that you and your boat arrive with no more problems than the one that stopped you in the first place.
Arctic Blast
We join the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue on a patrol of the icy waters near the Barents Sea to learn just how far these crews will go to save a boater’s bacon
USCG Requires Engine Cutoff Switches On More Boats
USCG fights the "Circle-of-Death" with new requirements.
Preparing for Winter with the USCG
Be ready for boating in the spring by preparing for the winter
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.
Into the Abyss: Lessons Learned
Sue LaNeve look's back on her accident as a learning moment.
Simple PFD Rules Could Save Your Life
Mario Vittone, Soundings and PassageMaker contributor, and Safety and Rescue at Sea instructor, goes over how to pack your life jacket to survive falling overboard.
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.