Disuse creates dysfunction
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- Feature Articles. Discussions of one or more topics regarding Seamanship, Safety, and best practices afloat.
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Safety Moment
Subject:
Preparation of Boat and Crew
CCA Safety Moment, Sally Honey, 12 January 2022
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Feature Article
Subject:
Culture of Safety, Preparation of Boat and Crew, Safety Gear, Boat, Safety Gear, Personal, Good Practices Underway
With tens of thousands of miles sailed (and working) in the cold-water latitudes, CCA Member Mark Roye has learned a thing or two about staying safe and surviving where the water is cold, sometimes almost freezing. From maintaining safety-oriented…
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Safety Moment
Subject:
Preparation of Boat and Crew
Our boat sat unused last year because of Covid, and I scheduled a two day in depth inspection last week to look at the boat, and safety issues. Issues found were extremely surprising and have led to improvements in boat safety. …
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Safety Moment
Subject:
Safety Gear, Personal
After an initial stage of having existing life jacket designs updated with modern labels, new life jacket designs created under a new UL standard (UL 12402) will begin to enter the market, and these life jackets may have features and innovations…
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Safety Moment
Subject:
Safety Gear, Boat, Safety Gear, Personal
Sea and be Seen