Man overboard training prevents Great Lakes race tragedy
In July 2024, a horrible, unthinkable tragedy was avoided during Chicago Yacht Club’s 115th Race to Mackinac thanks to satellite technology, superb seamanship, and a …
Crew overboard recovery: Prepare and execute
For the last 10 years, most authorities have agreed on the main principles in preparing for, and implementing, a crew overboard recovery. The five phases …
Always wear your life jacket on the water
By Anthony Pozun Steve Denniston, I and three other non-experienced adult sailors were aboard Capt. Ken Graf’s boat at a mooring in Northport, New York. …
Boaters save a man overboard
By Mike Moye We had not taken our boat out much last summer, so we decided to take My Sharona to the Golden Isles Sail …