Man Overboard! What’s Next?
September 25, 2019
The actions you take in the moments after someone goes over the side of the boat can be life-altering. Here’s what to do first.
The actions you take in the moments after someone goes over the side of the boat can be life-altering. Here’s what to do first.
Self-reliance is one thing many boat owners embrace, but that ethos could get you into trouble, writes Mario Vittone.
Helicopter rescue swimmer Mario Vittone sheds some light on offshore survival training, and the importance of getting schooled on boating safety.
Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Mario Vittone says don’t leave the dock too fast; you might endanger the safety of crew.
Your VHF radio is one of the most important pieces of safety gear on your boat. The problem is that most people rarely turn theirs on.
I knew a North Carolina highway patrol officer who once told me, “I’ve never unbuckled a dead man.
Mario Vittone discusses why you shouldn’t throw away your old flares, and why practicing with them is something all boaters should do before they are actually in an emergency situation.
Being a United States Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer may just be the best job in the world. Mario Vittone explains what it takes to make the cut.
Mario Vittone says boating with certain people can be a recipe for disaster, so choose your crew carefully.
Airline pilots use checklists to ensure they get everyone to their destination safely. Boaters can learn a thing or two from this practice.
Are you strong enough to survive 13 hours in the water? That’s exactly what the writer did when he chaperoned an ocean survival course.
This Maine-based school was founded to help people find peace and purpose through boatbuilding.
Two former sailors from the Mid-Atlantic buy and restore a classic Bertram 20 Moppie runabout
The proud “Monksters” have built a devoted boating community.
The proposed rule would limit most vessels 65 feet and larger to 10 knots along the East Coast during certain times of the year.
What the latest Coast Guard statistics reveal about recreational boating safety.
Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Two guys with boatbuilding in their blood start an electric boat company in South Carolina.
An adventurous couple makes an icy pilgrimage from the Netherlands to North Carolina in their Elling E6.
Alexseal Yacht Coatings has significantly expanded its Color Configurator, adding four new yacht models and three distinctive new color shades.
