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These articles show you how to handle going aground, fire aboard, losing an engine, dragging anchor, or man overboard emergencies. Get specific advice on simple survival techniques you can use on any boat.

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Sailing Safety - How to Kill a Boat Fire in Less Than 30 Seconds!

Oct 20, 2011 ~ Do you have dry chemical fire extinguishers aboard? Are you prepared to replace your expensive electronics if you use one of these types of extinguishers? Learn these three alternative sailing tips from the secret files of marine firefighters . . . keep reading

Sailing Safety - How to Kill a Boat Fire in Less Than 30 Seconds!

Do you have dry chemical fire extinguishers aboard? Are you prepared to replace your expensive electronics if you use one of these types of extinguishers? Learn these three alternative sailing tips from the secret files of marine firefighters . . . keep reading

Survival at Sea Tips - Know This Technique If You Fall Overboard!

Have you ever tried to put on a lifejacket--in the water? It's next to impossible, even for a person in great physical condition. Watch this video now for this little-known, but vital lifesaving technique.. . . . keep reading

Will CCR Save More Lives Than CPR?
Do you find it tough to remember CPR breathing and chest compression intervals? All skippers need to know CPR, but a new method may save even more lives. Click on this video to learn a super easy technique in just a matter of seconds! . . . keep reading

How to Unground Your Boat on a Soft Bottom

If you are anything like me, grounding in a soft bottom can be a challenge. Soft mud or clay acts like the suction of an octopus to hold your boat like a vise. One of our member skippers--George R. from London, England--sent in this real-life account that shows you just what to do if you find yourself in this "sticky" situation! . . . keep reading

Ten Tips to Make Your Sailing Harness Heavy Weather Ready

Did you know that your sailing harness might not have the safety features needed to keep you on board and injury free? Better go through these ten tips to make sure this offshore gear is up to the task! . . . keep reading

Seven Step Grounding Guide for Sailing Skippers

If you cruise long enough, you can expect to run aground. Do you know what initial action you should take right away as soon as this happens? Follow these seven fast, easy steps the next time your boat keel kisses the sea-bottom . . . keep reading

Make Your Marine First Aid Kit Top Notch - Use These Seven Tips

Even the best marine first aid kit won't provide everything you need in an emergency where burns or bleeding are involved. Use this collection of little known secrets from one of the world's leading medical experts . . . keep reading

Turn Your Small Boat Diesel Into an Emergency Bilge Pump!
You slip off the companionway ladder and tumble onto all fours, landing in six inches of ice cold, brackish water! Water is pouring in--but from where? . . . keep reading

How to Put on a Personal Flotation Device--In the Water!
Do you know the #1 step to take if someone in your sailing crew falls overboard? Does everyone aboard your cruising sailboat know how to . . . keep reading

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