Electronic Visual Distress Signals (Panbo)
Sirius Signal (Weems & Plath) versus Orion, plus a new option
Safety Gear
Ditch Bag Gear: Galaxy®-INFL8 VHF Inflatable Emergency Antenna
Shakespeare inflatable emergency VHF antenna, smart design with 3dB
USCG Requires Engine Cutoff Switches On More Boats
USCG fights the "Circle-of-Death" with new requirements.
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.
Choosing A Life Jacket And Knowing When To Wear It
Soundings contributor Mario Vittone explains why "Always Wear Your Life Jacket" is terrible advice, in order to actually get you to wear your life jacket more.
Life Cell Solves Your Onboard Safety Plan
When we saw the Life Cell product, it was something we immediately thought every boat should have. Check out this gear recommendation.