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I had always selected a manual activating lifejacket … worried that it would inflate when it rained or we took a wave over the bow. I now know that this problem has been solved for some of the more …

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Quite often I find myself explaining crew positions as we are on the way out to our start … this winter season we are going to try something different … by getting everyone clear on their role as we …

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Why register a distress beacon?Registration is free and can result in a more efficient search and rescue effort. As stated, digital 406 MHz distress beacons transmit a unique code that identifies a pa …

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MD3153 Deluxe Inflatable PFD with HIT (Recalled)As the season begins and we gather our safety gear together – take a look and see if you are impacted by this recall of Mustang Hammar Activated PFDs. …

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Which beacon do I need … a PLB or an EPIRB?Both EPIRBS and PLB’s operate in similar ways once activated as they are tracking transmitters which aid in the detection and location of boats ( EPIRBS) and …

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Radio, Flares, Phones and Signals - a Boat Safety video from our friends at Maritime NZ …

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