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...
Tips to Preventing a Crew Overboard Incident
Some simple steps can reduce the risk of a crew overboard incident.
Smaller boats
Keep low and use one-meter tether going forward. Double tether when...
Revisiting Recovery Techniques for MOB
Ocean sailing in a modern race boat or multihull with a high horsepower rig makes double-digit boat speed attainable and complicates a MOB rescue....
Rethinking the MOB Recovery
Man overboard recovery failures have become a frequent headline, and details about these tragedies hold lessons worth learning.
Recent, back-to-back incidents have involved safety gear...
Tether Lanyard Simplifies MOB Recovery
For years, safety advocates have touted the use of a four-part block and tackle attached to the end of the boom as the hoist...
Mailport: oil filters, cabin fans, Catalina 22, Hunter 30, watermakers
OIL FILTER DESIGN FAUX PAS
With regards to your recent marine oil filter tests (see PS July 2019, Marine Oil Filter Comparison Test), having spent...
43 Foot Cruising Sailboats – The Elan Impression 43
In a sea of French production cruising sailboats like the new Beneteau 37.1 and Oceanis 40.1, or the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350 and 380,...
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A Mexican vacation with her husband had Debbie Bulk dreaming of a better way to see local village life, away from the regular tourist...