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Avoiding the Seattle Harbor Patrol’s Attention
Being stopped by the Harbor Patrol is one of those things very few people look forward to. To help avoid unwanted attention from the Seattle Harbor Patrol, they have produced a booklet covering Seattle area Regulations & Information for local … Continue reading
Don’t Drop the Cell-Phone
When I got my new smarter than I am Cell-Phone I was worried about dropping it overboard. The new phone did not have any attachment points like my previous Cell-Phone and was quite slick. Talking to the salesman he pointed … Continue reading
Cell Phone Overboard
2011 seemed to be the year of the “Cell Phone Overboard” event. I received several emails, phone calls from land lines, smoke signals at public event and such explaining the cell phone had went into the water and they needed … Continue reading
Posted in Boating Safety, Sailing and Boating Skills
Tagged boat equipment, crew skills, safety equipment
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Can Your Crew Find The Safety Equipment?
Many times the safety equipment is tucked away in cabinets and under cushions making it difficult to find even simple equipment like a small Band-Aid and disinfectant. This is a Safety Equipment Sheet that I use on my boat. A … Continue reading
Posted in Sailing and Boating Skills
Tagged boat equipment, boating safety, safety equipment
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The Vessel Safety Check and the Boarding Officer
As the Coast Guard and other Law Enforcement Groups step up their on the water equipment checks having the proper safety equipment becomes more important to prevent being cited for improper equipment. Knowing that your boat meets the proper State … Continue reading
