SOUNDINGS
After the Storms
Ever wonder what happens to all the mangled boats? Here’s a look at the current process, and what could be a better one in the future
Greenline Debuts Hybrid Flybridge Yacht
The Greenline 45 Fly Hybrid will do 6 knots electric-only top speed and does a electric-only cruise at 4 knots
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.
Don’t Wait For An Emergency To Learn How To Use Your EPIRB
Understanding how your EPIRB works and how to operate it is better to do before disaster strikes.
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.
NOAA Introduces Zones Of Confidence; Mind Your ZOC (BLOG)
Did you know that some areas of the U.S. coastal chart you're using may only show land and bottom features accurate in position to +/- 1,600 feet, and you shouldn't be confident about the depth soundings either?
Enter to Win Your Ultimate Island Wedding At The Abaco Beach Resort
Ever dreamed of having a wedding in the Bahamas? If you are an engaged couple looking marry in 2016 we've got your chance to have the wedding of a lifetime and we'll get the tab!