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EPIRBs, PLBs, and MOB Beacons: What is Best for Your Boat?

Pete Dubler simplifies the facts of electronic rescue devices in this overview. Previously published in BWS. So much has changed over the years. Devices are smaller, smarter, and ...
On June 22, 2016 / By Administrator
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How to Avoid a Ship’s Blind Spot

Captain John of skippertips.com has a important reminder about navigating safely around container ships. This ship’s freeboard (distance from deck to waterline) combined with her stacked containers creates ...
On June 15, 2016 / By Administrator
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Is Your Medical Kit Up to the Job?

Heather Francis provides a thorough review of what you should consider when putting together your medical kit. After a few days ashore at a new destination everyone falls ...
On June 9, 2016 / By Administrator
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Sailing Emergencies – How to Use the “Float-Down” Technique

Captain John of skippertips.com explains the float-down technique. You hear a Mayday being called on your radio. And, you are within just two miles of the vessel in ...
On June 1, 2016 / By Administrator
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The Advantages of Old School Navigation Tools

Bill Biewenga discusses his favorite manual navigation tools. Originally published in BWS January 2016 I’m scrambling. With one and a half days before I fly to France for ...
On May 25, 2016 / By Administrator
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Sail Clear of Dangerous Shoals

Captain John of skippertips.com explains how to steer clear of three submerged dangers. What powerful dangers could grab hold of your steering like the tentacles of a giant ...
On May 18, 2016 / By Administrator
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The Advantages of Integrated Navigation and Routing Systems

Last November, I was lucky to join Rick and Julie Palm for the passage south from Hampton, VA to the British Virgin Islands aboard their new Outremer 51 ...
On May 11, 2016 / By George Day
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Use These Sailing “Spheres of Navigation” for Landfall

Captain John of skippertips.com clarifies topmarks on buoys. Imagine sailing along the coast near sunset. Ahead you sight two black spheres that rise from the sea surface like ...
On May 5, 2016 / By Administrator
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Choosing the Right Gear for Going Aloft

Bill Biewenga shares advice on going up the rig. Previously published in BWS. Getting to the masthead and back to deck level can be as safe and as ...
On April 27, 2016 / By Administrator
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Pack this Sea-Tested Light for Sailing

Another valuable tip from Captain John of skippertips.com. Pack a sailing seabag and you’ll want to carry those essential items for sea. Here’s one handy piece of sailing ...
On April 21, 2016 / By Administrator

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