Former Navy Captain Mark Lenci suggests how the principles of handling emergencies on large ship can be applied to smaller private yachts – yachts capable of being cruised comfortably by two people. The principles can be easily extended to crews of…
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Feature Article
Subject:
Culture of Safety
In March of 2018, three of our members presented a panel in seamanship to a full house in New York Yacht Club's renowned Model Room.
Presenting were:
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Safety Moment
Subject:
Safety Gear, Boat, Emergencies
Safety Moment, Cruising Club of America, SF Station, Sept 2018
Chuck Hawley
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Safety Moment
Subject:
Overboard
Typical MOB situations (dark, rough seas) may make maneuvering the rescuing vessel tricky. The development of the Lifesling and similar devices assists in recovering a person in the water without having to get dangerously close.
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Safety Moment
Subject:
Navigation and Piloting
Three Star Fix