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Lifelines: Safety And Rescue At Sea

7 Gifts For The Safety-Conscious Boater

In his latest Lifelines blog, Mario Vittone lists seven of his favorite pieces of safety gear for the seagoing boater in your life, from stocking stuffers to one gift that definitely won’t fit under the tree.

Why Most Sea Survival Training is Useless

If you find yourself floating in a life raft, you better hope that you are as resourceful, and as smart as, Steve Callahan. Find out why in this week’s installment of Mario Vittone’s blog Lifelines: Safety And Rescue At Sea.

Time to Think: Boating Without Leaving the Dock

The offseason is a good time to catch up with boat maintenance, revise your checklists and update your float plan. In this week’s Lifelines blog, Mario Vittone discusses three off-the-dock tasks you can complete to prevent potentially fatal mistakes out on the water next season. WATCH

My Five Rules: What Really Matters at Sea

There’s a mind-numbing number of federal and international regulations for the safe operation of vessels at sea. In this week’s Lifelines, Mario Vittone boils them down into five areas of concern to help you make smart decisions on the water.

The 7th Passenger: Self-Regulating Your Vessel Inspections

Most of us will never run regulated small passenger vessels, which have to go through frequent required inspections. In this week’s Lifelines blog, Mario Vittone points out how you can make your boat safer by borrowing from the Coast Guard’s inspection playbook.

Your First Aid Kit Is Not Enough: Real Gear For Medical Emergencies

The basic first aid kits found in most marine supply shops just aren’t up to the task of handling an actual medical emergency. In his latest installment of Lifelines: Safety And Rescue At Sea, Mario Vittone discusses the first aid gear you should have aboard and the training you should get to use it properly. READ MORE

Suit Up: Gear For Cold Water Sailing

The season never ends for die-hard boaters. But cold water is still cold, and potentially deadly. In his latest installment of Lifelines: Safety And Rescue At Sea, Mario Vittone points out why you should consider wearing a dry suit for winter boating.

The Truth About Cold Water Recovery

Victims of cold-water immersion aren’t out of trouble after being rescued. In his latest installment of Lifelines: Safety And Rescue At Sea, Mario Vittone discusses what to do — and what not to do — when treating someone with hypothermia.

Hypothermia Myths And The Truth About Cold Water

The dangers of falling overboard are amplified when the water temperature is below 60 degrees. In this week’s Lifelines blog, retired Coast Guard rescue swimmer Mario Vittone talks about four things that can happen to the body in cold water — and dispels a myth or two.

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More Than Fishing

It’s the shared moments with friends that turn ordinary fishing trips into the stories we tell for years.

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Sabre 51 Salon Express

Informed by decades of owner feedback, this new build refines a proven formula for serious cruising.

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Nine Cruising Classics

From hull design to onboard flow, these legendary powerboats prove that great cruising never goes out of style.

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Lessons From Liveaboards

Living aboard is a dream for many boaters. The people who’ve done it share what they’ve learned along the way.

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