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Safely Disposing of Expired Flares: A Boater’s Guide

Learn about the risks and proper disposal methods for expired marine flares, including legal options, environmental considerations, and safer alternatives like electronic flares.

Free PDF Download: A Guide to VHF Channels

For coastal cruising sailors, the VHF radio serves as the foremost lifeline. It also plays a crucial role in sharing safety-related information both with fellow vessels and the shoreline. Check out this helpful guide to become proficient with VHF channels and message protocols.

Handling Emergencies: Man Overboard

Every man or woman overboard situation should be treated as a very serious matter, even in seemingly balmy conditions. In cold waters or cold weather, in restricted visibility or at nighttime, or in rough seas, the chances for a positive outcome diminish. Any delay in recovering the person in the water stacks the odds against his chances of survival. the

Zero Sailing Knowledge is Unacceptable

Four hundred miles off the coast of Barbados, and more than 2,500 miles into their voyage Stan Dabrowny, 74, slipped and fell from the boat. His wife Elizabeth, 69, saw him fall and quickly threw some life rings to him. But here’s the bad news.

Ask Lauren: What Do I Do If I See an Animal Tangled in Plastic?

National Safe Boating Week Starts Today!

May 16 – 22 is National Safe Boating Week and ASA encourages sailors to take it to heart.

Anatomy of a Rescue: How ASA Sailors Saved Lives in the Open Ocean

How Not to Dock Your Boat

Sailing Tragedy in Race to Mackinac 2011

Voyaging with Velella: On Night Sailing

Can You Design a Better Life Jacket?

Weathering Earl in the British Virgin Islands