
Safety & Rescue at Sea
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Be mindful of whom you take on your boat because some people can get you into trouble


No matter how big your boat is when you are lost you are a small object in a large ocean.

Mario Vittone explains why an EPIRB alone is not enough in his Soundings magazine column, Lifelines.

Good luck is a bad safety plan for boating, here is why you need to be prepared.


A great article from Mario Vittone’s Sounding Magazine Lifeline Blog on the best device for being found.

A followup to Mario Vittone’s “Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning” article from Soundings Magazine.

A great analysis of what goes into a USCG rescue from Soundings writer, Mario Vittone – a former USCG Rescue Swimmer.

The concept process behind Croix du Sud demonstrates how to consider a future refit for a classic build.

Anchoring comes with a lot of variables. Here are the key things to keep in mind in order to stay put.

An Aspen Power Catamarans rally raises the adventure bar with a trip up Vancouver Island’s untamed west coast.

These 10 decrees will keep pretty much any boater safe out on the water.

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Why this seasoned captain favors full-displacement boats over fast trawlers.

Catching up with Selene CEO Howard Chen as the trawler builder looks to expansion.

Before any extended trip, follow these guidelines to prepare the captain and crew for medical emergencies.

Three decades ago, I promised myself I’d return to Norway. In part one of this two-part series, I made it to the fjords and coastal ports of the Telemark region.

Few boat accessories reveal past maintenance failures more than clear vinyl enclosures.