This list started when a CCA member tried to identify what changes he had to make to his boat when he started cruising with just himself and his wife. Others have added too, and this may give you a great starting point for your list!…
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Feature Article
Subject:
Practice and Safety Training
Minimum skills crew should have for cruising safely.
If your shorthanded crew does not have these skills, think about how these tasks will be accomplished, and consider enrolling in a course to build these skills.
1.Can they stop the boat…
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Safety Moment
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…
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Feature Article
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.
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Feature Article
Subject:
Safety Gear, Personal
Lifejacket /Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Requirements
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Safety Moment
Subject:
Overboard
Last weekend [October 2015], I was asked to take part in US Sailing’s National Faculty during their annual meeting. My goal was to create a “unit” in US Sailing’s Safety at Sea Course on Crew Overboard, and this required that I come up with a plan…