Would you be ready if you had to abandon your cruising boat? Learn from one cruiser who found out the hard way.
Emergency Gear
Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
All the gear we really, truly, seriously hope we wasted money buying. But should we ever need it, we want it to work perfectly!
🎧Yes, You Need a Fire Blanket Onboard Your Boat
There are several reasons you should have a fire blanket in addition to your fire extinguishers. Learn why.
🎧Water is Coming In – Are You Ready?
When water starts coming in, are you ready? Here’s what you need to have on hand to save your boat.
🎧Pick the Best Emergency Contacts
If the worst happens, who is your best emergency contact? Here’s what you need to consider.
🎧Make Emergency Info Handy
If something went wrong onboard, would a guest or stranger know how to help?
Check Safety Gear Before You Need It!
When a problem happens, it’s too late to do a safety check. Check these items on a regular basis to stay safe on your boat.
🎧Get Her Seaworthy!
A description of what projects needed to be done before we could head off – and why those were critical
🎧 Smart ID Tags for Cruisers
If you had an emergency and couldn’t speak, how would you share important info?
🎧How to Make Your Ditch Bag
If you need to leave your boat in an emergency, you’ll want to have everything you need close at hand. Here’s how to make your own ditch bag.
🎧Cheap Boat Insurance – A Bilge Alarm
A boat can sink in minutes before you’re even aware water is coming in. Learn how to pick a bilge alarm that could save your boat.