Skip to main content

We offer several types of article covering a wide range of topics. Choose your topic or article type below:


by Ron Trossbach, |
Subject: Safety Gear, Boat, Dinghy Management
Dinghy Safety Checklist It only takes a few minutes to verify that your dinghy is "good to go." USCG Federal Requirements - IMPORTANT NOTE: States may have additional requirements for registration of all types of boats and young…
by Lawrence Glenn, |
Subject: Safety Gear, Personal
To be safe, all harnesses, whether integral with a PFD or not, should fit properly. This may be an issue if you are smaller than average, as noted below.
by Ron Trossbach, |
Subject: Safety Gear, Personal
Lifejacket /Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Requirements
by Chuck Hawley, |
Subject: Practice and Safety Training
Ah, New Year’s Resolutions. So easily conceived, so quickly neglected! Lose 20 pounds, get regular exercise, reduce intake of saturated fat, and cut out that last glass of wine in the evening: we’re very good at making promises to ourselves, and…
by Chuck Hawley, |
Subject: Safety Gear, Boat
No one wants to spend money foolishly, and no one wants to be subjected to unnecessary risks. How do you figure out how to spend your safety dollars efficiently to minimize the risks associated with going to sea in sailboats? Risk analysis generally…
by Chuck Hawley, |
Subject: Safety Gear, Boat
 The 2015 meeting of the International Sailing Federation, now known as World Sailing, was held in Sanya, China. One of the committees that met was the Offshore Special Regulations committee, which is responsible for creating equipment rules…