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Fire Aboard!

Fire has to rank high on every boater's nightmare list.

You have to watch for potential fire hazards, have the right gear, plan what to do and practice.

And when all that fails, be ready to leave the boat.

One Careless Moment

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

One careless moment caused a boat fire. What happened, what we did wrong and what we did right. A chilling story of an almost-disaster. [More] One Careless Moment

The Ditch Bag

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

Detailed list of gear for a coastal cruising ditch bag, including reasons for every item and links to buy and/or learn more. [More] The Ditch Bag

Fire Drill!

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

You practice other things on the boat — docking, MOB, heavy weather tactics — so why not have a fire drill (or two) and make sure everyone knows what to do? And when to just leave? [More] Fire Drill!

You practice other things on the boat -- docking, MOB, heavy weather tactics -- so why not have a fire drill (or two) and make sure everyone knows what to do? And when to just leave?

Why Have a Fire Blanket

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

For many cooking fires, a fire blanket will do a better job of extinguishing it than a fire extinguisher, without the corrosive mess to clean up. [More] Why Have a Fire Blanket

Burning Trash

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

Many wonderful cruising areas don’t have much in the way of trash service. And so you have to do it yourself. Here are a few tips on responsibly burning what you can. [More] Burning Trash