“Mal de mer” is a common problem offshore and can spoil the most pleasant cruises. Here’s an overview on common measures against it. 1.) Mind your diet before you fall ill: Seasickness is not directly concerned with any type of diet, but feeling generally fit and healthy is. Avoid heavy meals before and during your…
Category: Rescue & Security
Man Overboard – What To Do Next?
Falling overboard is one of the greatest fears experienced sailors have while making a passage on their boats. While newcomers to sailing may think falling overboard is no big deal, given the relatively slow speed that a sailboat is traveling, in reality it is often a life or death situation and many sailors have died…
Cobra’s VHF with Bluetooth!
If you’ve ever dropped your cell overboard or watched it smash to bits on the deck, you’ll be interested in this solution from Cobra, Cobra MR HH475 FLT BT a floating handheld VHF with Bluetooth. You can synch your cell with the radio, then stow the phone safely away and answer your calls on the…
How To Buy The Right Life Vest
When preparing to head out on the water for a fun-filled day of waterskiing, boating, fishing or other water sports, you must make sure you have a reliable, appropriate personal flotation device (PFD) with you. There are several different types of flotation devices that come with different classifications. In the information outlined below you will…
FLIR First Mate – World’s 1st Waterproof, Hand Held, High-Performance Maritime Thermal Imager!
First Mate gives every mariner the power to see at night like never before. The world’s first waterproof, hand held, high-performance maritime thermal night vision camera, First Mate lets you navigate with confidence anywhere, anytime! Whether you’re on a yacht, recreational powerboat, fishing boat, sailboat, or anything in between, with First Mate you’ll be able…
Survival – Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
Did you know that floating on your back takes the least energy? As a survivor on the open sea, you will face waves and wind. You may also face extreme heat or cold. To keep these environmental hazards from becoming serious problems, take precautionary measures as soon as possible. Use the available resources to protect…
Know Your Nav Lights For Safety At Night
A navigation light is a colored source of illumination on an aircraft, spacecraft, or waterborne vessel, used to signal a craft’s position, heading, and status. Commonly, their placement is mandated by international conventions or civil authorities. Navigation lights are used to prevent collisions at night or in times of reduced visibility, and are an essential…
Safety Just Got Lighter With DECKVEST LITE
An independent and innovative company, Spinlock, known for its expertise in rope holding for sailing boats from dinghies up to the largest super yachts is in this league for the past thirty years. Spinlock premiered the newest addition to their extremely successful line of Deckvests, the Deckvest LITE a completely new and personal life jacket…
Sailing Apps Replacing The Radar
Gone are those days when heavy equipments like radars and anemometers forecas the weather and predicted the changes in the sea. The entire world has shrunk to the size of one’s palm, ipads and android powered phones and tablet rule the roost. Sailing has benefited a lot from these advancements in technology. Sailing Apps have…
10 Must-Have Marine Electronics
Are you planning an exciting boat or yacht expedition soon? Do you have all of your survival equipment ready to go? Good to know. Still, did you really pack everything you need? Just so you know, there are many cool marine electronics that you might have overlooked. Here are 10 great ideas… 10. Water Makers…
RESCUE & SECURITY
Boating is loads of fun, but with the privilege comes much responsibility. As boaters, we should know and understand boating safety, and not take it for granted by ignoring boating laws or good advice. To stay safe on the water make sure you have your rescue and safety equipment onboard. Get listed in our Directory,…