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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!

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🎧Getting Your MMSI Number for the Radio

Published on September 5, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

VHF Radio

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?

How to Get Help in an Emergency

Published on July 26, 2023; last updated on July 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Person hanging from helicopter - do you know 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

Published on May 12, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

Published on December 9, 2022; last updated on April 30, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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?

Published on March 11, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

Published on October 22, 2021; last updated on October 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If the worst happens, who is your best emergency contact? Here’s what you need to consider. 

🎧Make Emergency Info Handy

Published on October 8, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If something went wrong onboard, would a guest or stranger know how to help?  

Check Safety Gear Before You Need It!

Published on October 1, 2021; last updated on February 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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!

Published on September 21, 2021; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

A description of what projects needed to be done before we could head off – and why those were critical

🎧 Smart ID Tags for Cruisers

Published on March 26, 2021; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you had an emergency and couldn’t speak, how would you share important info?   

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