When you buy a new VHF you’ll need your MMSI number to set it up. What is it? And how do you get yours?
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!
How to Get Help in an Emergency
If you live on a boat, how do you get help in an emergency? It depends on where you are and on what type of emergency.
🎧If You Have to Abandon Ship
Would you be ready if you had to abandon your cruising boat? Learn from one cruiser who found out the hard way.
🎧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?