Launching a Toura without slipping She’s a fantastic dinghy – but she’s heavy. On a slippery slipway, the winch isn’t optional, it’s essential.
Slow release, clear roles, no heroics. Gravity always wins.
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How close is too close for a safety boat? On the Thames, being moored quietly on the bank can be safer — and faster — than hovering over the fleet. Good safety cover is about reaction time, not proximity. pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/12/how-...
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5/5 Reminder: Marie Descoubes founded the Elément-terre Sail association for her 3-year self-sufficiency circumnavigation. The SV Liahona delivery was taken to finance repairs on her own boat, Le Zia. 🧭 #SailingSafety #DeliverySailing #Redundancy #Atlantic

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Yelling into a crackly VHF? Doesn’t help.

We’ve compiled the safety boat radio calls that actually work during chaos — short, clear, and calm.

Read the tips:
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Electric Safety Boats – Quieter Rescues Electric Safety Boats – Quieter Rescues The Surprising Benefits of Silence When It Matters Most There’s a certain irony in traditional petro...

Loud engines are helpful… until they're not.
Electric safety boats are changing the game.
We look at why silence helps during capsizes and why our Whaly’s quiet approach makes a big difference.

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Reflecting on the Risks of Twilight Sailing – And Why UTSC Sticks to Daylight Reflecting on the Risks of Twilight Sailing – And Why UTSC Sticks to Daylight There’s something undeniably beautiful about being on the ri...

There’s nothing quite like a sunset on the Thames — unless you’re in a dinghy, can’t see the bank, and the safety boat can’t see you.
We reflect on the risks of twilight sailing and why daylight hours are club policy at UTSC.
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Buoyancy aids and lifejackets aren’t the same.
One helps you swim, the other keeps you alive — even if you can't.
Learn when to wear which, especially on the river vs. at sea.
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AVURNAV BREST 386/25 — Gunnery exercises in D16C (FR6990)
📍 IROISE-YEU-GLENAN
🕒 Aug 5, 14:00–18:00 UTC
📌 Coordinates define restricted area
🧭 Mariners avoid zone until 19:00 UTC

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Ocean Youth Trust’s James Cook Equipped with Lifesaving Satcoms for Tall Ships Races - Newcastle Magazine - Your source for inspiring Newcastle news NSSLGlobal, a leading independent full-service project engineering, satcom and systems integrator, is again sponsoring and providing critical distress and

How will advanced satcoms enhance safety for crews racing on tall ships like the James Cook? Discover the impact! #SailingSafety

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OzGoose And OzRacer Sailboat Capsize Recovery Video Capsize recovery for home built boats. Particularly the popular Oz Goose and Oz Racer sailboats. The tips and tricks to righting a sailboat

𝐎𝐳𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐳𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝

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Easily Add and Track Crew Members. Planning a sail with friends or family? As you build your float plan, you can add your crew members with a few clicks. www.sailorsplanner.com #SailorsPlanner #SailingTech #SailingSafety #FloatPlans #Sailing #NauticalCharting #SailCruising

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Detailed marine weather forecast from US NWS, displayed within our sail plan for Saturday. Sailors Planner ⛵ Start your plan today: www.sailorsplanner.com
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Your next voyage starts with smart planning.
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[Turn up your volume] planning your next sail just got a whole lot easier. part 1 ⛵ Sailors Planner: In less than 5 minutes, create a professional float plan for just $1.00. Ready to sail smarter? www.sailorsplanner.com
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Whether it’s a weekend sail or a multi-day voyage, Sailors Planner helps you sail smarter & safer, all in about 5 minutes www.sailorsplanner.com
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