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I was a goner. Following a critical, unplanned detour, solo and without cell-phone signal, way off-trail, injured, immobile and without any viable exit strategy – I was surely going to die of expo …

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Outer Layers! So we’ve talked about the all important base layer, providing warmth and heat retention next to your skin … and wicking away the water when you get wet. But what about the out …

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Can I Carry My EPIRB Or PLB on the Plane?The official line (from Table 2.3.A of the IATA regs) is that "Portable electronic devices (including medical devices) containing Lithium metal of Lithium ion …

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So, you invested in the best gear to keep you dry and warm, ever wondered how to care your new wet weather jacket or pants?  Or perhaps your gear 'feels like its leaking'?   Take a read at t …

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Layering Up: All you wanted to know about base layers Over the coming weeks, we will provide a guide to the personal equipment sailors, intending to venture beyond bay sailing, should consider. & …

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Going Beyond the Bay - A Gear Guide to Get you and your boat to Category 3 The following has been compiled as a guide for sailors looking to venture into open waters and is based upon the assumpt …

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