PS’s Safety Tether Test Results Reignite Concerns
ConclusionOur tests show that our concern about split rings, first raised back in 2009, and West Marine’s subsequent recall were not unwarranted.When subjected to...
Sailing Fatality Studies Shine Light on Tethers
The capsize of WingNuts is not the first fatal accident that has put the spotlight on the harness-to-tether connection. Since 1986, several widely publicized...
The Sailor’s Leash: Single or Double? With Elastic or Without?
Once you’ve settled on the types of clips you want on your tether, the next choice is the webbing construction. Currently, there are two...
Bugs Be Gone
Keeping bugs at bay has always been a conundrum for boaters, particularly when that calm, idyllic anchorage becomes a refuge for black flies, mosquitoes,...
Orion Reports on Defective Flare Investigation
In the July 2011 Mailport, Practical Sailor reported that a new Orion handheld flare had malfunctioned during an emergency training course at the Annapolis...
The Sailors Leash: Single or Double? With Elastic or Without?
Once you’ve settled on the types of clips you want on your tether, the next choice is the webbing construction. Currently, there are two...
A Second Look at Safety Tethers
Sailing harnesses and safety tethers were put to the ultimate test in July when a storm packing winds of more than 50 knots swept...
Youth Safety Gear Top Picks
We also recommend using a safety harness and tether for children while offshore. Sadly, there aren’t a lot of options. We’d suggest having a...
Re-examining Youth Sailing Safety
When a promising teenage girl dies by any means, it is sure to prompt reflection-reflection on a life cut short, a familys unimaginable grief....
Flare Mishap Highlights Need for Caution When Firing
In a recent emergency procedures training course at the Annapolis School of Seamanship (www.annapolisschoolofseamanship.com) a handheld Orion flare melted through its handle and began...
Can A Lithium Battery Fry Your Alternator?
Are you interested in putting lithium batteries in your sailboat? Understanding how lithium batteries work and charge is important because lithium can damage your...
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The PDQ 32 Cruising Cat Used Boat Review
PDQ Yachts in Whitby, Ontario, Canada, launched the Alan Slater-designed PDQ 32 catamaran in 1994 and built 53 of the boats in the following...