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Keep Your Computer Safe

Its not only at home that you need to be aware of your computer security. The computers onboard are also subject to hacking and this article from Jason ...
On October 31, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Safety at Sea

It’s a cry that is so alarming that it’s against the law to falsely scream that word in a movie theater. It’s no less alarming at sea. But ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Shrinkwrap Over Awlgrip

As winter comes to the Northern Hemisphere, people are hauling their boats, with some planning on covering their boats in shrinkwrap. Special care must be taken if the ...
On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Preventing Seasickness

Well, it happens to the best of us. No one likes getting seasick but everyone has a theory as to how to prevent it. Gcaptain has a ...
On October 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Ground Tackle Inspection Tips

Here are some reminders from Practical Sailor of what to look for when inspecting your ground tackle. Your anchoring system is only as strong as its weakest ...
On October 3, 2018 / By George Day
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World’s Smallest Personal AIS Locator Beacon

Ocean Signal markets a small personal locating AIS Man Overboard device. This works with even the most compact inflatable lifejackets. Introducing the world’s smallest AIS MOB device with ...
On September 21, 2018 / By George Day
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Safety Harness Tethers

Here’s a report from Marine Industry Newsregarding the failure of safety harness tether hooks. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is carrying out an investigation into the fatal man overboard ...
On September 13, 2018 / By George Day
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Take the Guesswork Out of Line Lengths

Here are a number of tables to help you determine what is the correct length of line you will need for your rigging. Diego Sosa of Sail-World helps to pull ...
On August 29, 2018 / By George Day
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LED Lighting Interferes with Electronics

(gCaptain) The Coast Guard said it has received reports from crews, ship owners, inspectors and other mariners regarding poor reception on VHF frequencies used for radiotelephone, digital selective ...
On August 22, 2018 / By George Day
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2018 Hurricane Threat Downgraded

NOAA has revised their prediction for the 2018 hurricane season, expecting fewer storms this season. Conditions in the ocean and the atmosphere are conspiring to produce a ...
On August 16, 2018 / By George Day

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