Tag: Emergency preparedness
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Yikes: Man dies, another in hospital after a close encounter with a whale off Sydney coast
This article calls this very uncommon event. But it seems like I read an awful lot of these stories. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-30/nsw-person-dies-after-boat-hits-whale-in-la-perouse/102920208?utm_medium=social&utm_content=sf269344064&utm_campaign=tw_abc_news&utm_source=t.co&sf269344064=1 Read more
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Important stuff: Sailboat Emergency Steering
A longtime voyager explains the gear and methods that can help you gain control of your boat if its steering ability or rudder are lost. https://www.cruisingworld.com/sailboat-emergency-steering/#:~:text=Sailboat%20Emergency%20Steering,rudder%20are%20lost. Read more
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Preparing a marine first aid kit: Necessary supplies and medications for boating safety.
We did the research – here’s what we found you need in your kit: We scoured lots of different internet forums and posts and tried to come up with the perfect list of everything you should get for your cruising first aid kit. Here’s what we found: First, you get a first responder kit that… Read more