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Handling Marine Emergencies

Emergencies at sea are extremely serious and require a prepared crew to take control of the situation. While you may take sailing courses to become proficient out on the water, emergencies can arise, and being prepared for anything that comes your way is essential. Experience will teach you how to determine whether an incident is an irritant you can remedy

USCG Marine Safety Alert

Talking About the Local Notice to Mariners

The Local Notice to Mariners is a document published by the U.S. Coast Guard that contains changes to charts, and notices of activities in our local waters.

Figuring Out Flares

We know we need flares (visual distress signals / VDS) on board to both be safe & to satisfy the requirements of the law, but it can be a bit confusing...

What’s a Float Plan?

Sailing involves Mother Nature and that can sometimes trigger a change in plans. For that reason, we strongly advocate the use of a “float plan.”

Want to get your USCG Captain’s License? Here’s how.

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