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All the gear we really, truly, seriously hope we wasted money buying. But should we ever need it, we want it to work perfectly!

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Rethinking PFDs

Published on September 30, 2025; last updated on September 23, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Woman standing on a sailboat deck in red foul weather gear with a Team O PFD - Rethinking PFDs

It’s time to start rethinking PFDs. Old technology is actually dangerous. But there is a new option. Learn more here.

🎧How to Brief Boat Guests for Safety

Published on September 27, 2025; last updated on September 12, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Man and girl in boat wearing life jackets - brief guests for safety

You need to brief boat guests to ensure everyone stays safe and comfortable aboard. If you are taking people out on your boat, a safety briefing is critical. Summary If you’re taking […]

🎧Switching to Electronic Flares

Published on October 12, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Flares are vital safety equipment. But traditional flares require some skill to use, shine for a short time, and are difficult to dispose of if yours expire. Luckily, there is […]

🎧Tips for Using a Boat Fire Extinguisher

Published on May 25, 2024; last updated on July 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you knowa how to use your boat’s fire extinguisher? Here are the tips you need to get you ready before you need them.

🎧Tips for Using the VHF Radio

Published on May 18, 2024; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

Your VHF radio is valuable safety equipment–as long as you know how to use it. Here are a few tips to help.

Emergency Info

Published on April 4, 2024; last updated on March 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Emergency info has to be available even to guests. Here’s a cheap and easy suggestion that might even save your boat.

Where Are the Wood Plugs?

Published on March 28, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Seconds count in an emergency. Are you really ready? Can you lay your hands on everything IMMEDIATELY?

Where are the wood plugs if you have an emergency hull breach? Ask yourself the question before you need them.

Hearing Your Anchor Alarm

Published on February 7, 2024; last updated on October 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

You never go to sleep without setting your anchor alarm, right? But how do you make sure you hear it if it goes off while sleeping?

Bilge Alarm

Published on December 28, 2023; last updated on December 26, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A bilge alarm allows you to know if water is filling your bilge BEFORE it gets over the floorboards. The sooner you know, the better your chance of saving the boat.

🎧How to Get Your Ship’s Radio License

Published on September 26, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Need an international radio license? Here are the steps to get your MMSI number for your boat radio.

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