Steering Our Way to Safer Passages at Sea
With so many conveniences aboard the modern cruising boat, it’s easy to forget that the bare essentials required to get us from here to...
Before and After the Cruise Checklists
Last October, PS Editor Darrell Nicholson wrote about the importance of checklists and his inbox was inundated with mail from sailors who shared their...
NOAA Charts Coming to an End
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking public comment on ending production of traditional paper nautical charts. The transition to Electronic Chart Display...
Lessons from a Death at Sea
On November 18, 2017, Simon Speirs was washed off the bow of Clipper 70 CV30 during a southern ocean leg of the Clipper Around...
Tragic Accident Highlights Safety Gear Shortcomings
The United Kingdoms Marine Accident Investigation Branchs report on the death of Simon Speirs highlighted several factors that contributed to Speirs death, as well...
Clipper Ventures Cites Inaccuracies in Report
The following is an excerpt from the statement that Clipper Ventures released in response to UKs Marine Accident Investigation Branchs report on the death...
A Dangerous Way to Learn
We recently talked about the tremendous forces at work when a person goes overboard (see PS December 2018, Leg Straps Put the Load on...
Superlight Helmet Suits Sailors
Primarily known for mountaineering and industrial climbing gear, sailors know Kong for the robust Tango tether clip used on most safety tethers (See Safety...
Fire Escape Hoods for Boats
In case of fire, obviously there are times when quick retreat is the only plan. If gasoline, propane, or even a can of WD-40...
Mailport: DSD; PFD Testing; Water Purification; Rewiring; Air Conditioning at Anchor
DSC for MOB rescue
Like Tom Taylor and Joseph DiMatteo (see Mailport PS August 2019), Ive stopped using inflatable PFDs and instead wear inherently buoyant...
The Best Way to Live on a Boat in the Florida...
While it is legal to live on a boat in the Florida Keys, it’s not always easy. Today we talk about anchoring vs mooring...
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Catalina 34 Used Boat Review
American sailboat manufacturers have had their highs and lows, and many have dropped right off the map. But Catalina has been going strong for...