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.
In this week’s installment of Lifelines: Safety And Rescue At Sea, Mario Vittone debunks the myths of independence and self-reliance at sea. READ MORE.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
These owners chose specific designs that allow them to explore the country, and even the world.
Sailing Hall of Famer, America’s Cup legend, and founder of CNN dies at age 87.
A Great Lakes boater finds a ride for all seasons in a military-grade RIB by Safe Boats.
The allure of this destination is great fishing and more.
If a passenger goes overboard at sea, there’s a 40 percent chance you’ll never see that person again. Here are the recovery procedures you need to know.
To select the right solar-charging system, consider your power needs, budget and boat’s design.
Your old engine is costing you more than you think. Here’s what you need to know before you pull the trigger on new iron.
From top-rated marinas to historic streets and legendary offshore fishing tournaments, this New Jersey port delivers the right mix of cruising comfort and adventure.
Catch problems early and spend more time on the water, not at the dock.
The muse for photographer Benjamin Williamson is Downeast.
