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Where Danger Lives: The Safety Culture In Ocean Racing
Mario Vittone's latest post on his Soundings Magazine Lifelines blog
Radar: It's More Than Just Collision Avoidance
Lessons from attending a seminar with Terry Sparks author of Radar Made Simple for Cruisers
Lifelines: Hypothermia Myths And The Truth About Cold Water (Video)
Soundings Magazine's regular contributor, Mario Vittone dives deep on cold water immersion in this post on his lifelines blog
McMurdo & NOAA Team Up To Improve Search-and-Rescue Systems
McMurdo, the emergency readiness and response division of Orolia, was selected by NOAA to provide support services for its next-generation search-and-rescue satellite-aided systems.
Spinlock, Humphree, Actisense, Victron, GC Rigging, and Minn Kota's Must-See (BLOG)
Safety and stability, two extremely important factors to a good cruiser shared the overall grand prize at this year's DAME awards.
One LED Flare Replaces U.S. Required Pyros, Sirius Signal But Not Ocean Signal (BLOG)
Given that the cheapest flare set costs about $33 and expires 42 months after manufacturing, the Sirius substitute may be a "no brainer."
New York Prosecutor Seeks New Boating Safety Laws
Loved ones of the victims of several boating accidents joined Nassau, New York, District Attorney Kathleen Rice to call for stronger boating safety laws.
Boating Deaths Hit Record Low In 2013
Last year saw the fewest boating deaths on record, as well as a 10 percent decrease in accidents and a 12.7 percent drop in injuries, according to the Coast Guard.
The Judge's Ruling (WEB EXTRA)
After a federal appeals judge has ruled the Coast Guard had “no duty” to undertake rescue operations after being sued by a North Carolina Boater. Her is why, and what you need to know.