Six key points to keep in mind when docking the boat. Chuck explains it all.
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Feature Article
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Culture of Safety, Seamanship and Awareness
Recommendations by CCA's Safety & Seamanship Committee
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Safety Moment
Subject:
Safety Gear, Personal, Overboard
Coast Guard Safety Alert:
This safety alert reminds all inflatable life jacket users of the importance of performing periodic maintenance on their equipment. Instances of fatal accidents where inflatable life jackets failed to properly inflate have…
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Feature Article
Subject:
Safety Gear, Boat
Following the Low Speed Chase disaster, a general overhaul of local, and ultimately national offshore equipment requirements took place. The result is a comparatively compact document that covers a wide range of safety gear.
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Feature Article
Subject:
Customs and Traditions, Onboard Routines
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White Paper
Subject:
Heavy Weather, Emergencies
Last summer, at a dock in Boston, a 30-foot cruiser-racer sailboat was struck by lightning. Owner, Drew Plominski a member of the Cruising Club of America, describes the incident and the damage sustained.