Here are boat fire lessons everyone should heed–before you wake to find your boat in flames. Avoid tragedy; prep ahead.
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.
What To Do If There Is a Fire Aboard Your Boat
Have you ever thought of what you’d do if you had a fire on your boat? What’s the first thing you’d do?
One Careless Moment
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.
Necessary Dinghy Safety Gear
A list of 17 important pieces of dinghy safety gear to always have with you. Learn why you need each one of these aboard.
What’s in a Ditch Bag — and How to Build the Right One
Here’s what’s in our ditch bag — and the thinking behind every choice.
Have a Fire Drill on Your Boat
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?
Don’t Burn the Dinghy!
Your dinghy is your car when you’re on the boat. You really don’t want to see it go up in flames because of a careless mistake!
Why Have a Fire Blanket on Your Boat
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.
Burning Trash When You Live on a Boat
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.
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher on a Boat
Learn how to use your fire extinguisher BEFORE you need it — it’s five minutes that could save your life some day!