As a helicopter rescue swimmer for the United States Coast Guard my friends and I would fly out to sea (at night usually) and pluck people out of one bad spot or another. Welcome to Yachting’s “Safe Returns” blog.
Bob Stephens talks about square-top mainsails. Web Extra from our July 2012 issue.
For the crew of the David B, the most challenging passages can be the most rewarding.
Captain Vincent Daniello explores the various technologies available for weather routing.
Exploring Maine’s outer islands is not easy, but it’s worthwhile.
Small errors, big problems: photos from former Coast Guard rescue swimmer Mario Vittone. Web extra from our August 2012 issue.
The death of two friends makes us reexamine our safety measures aboard.
Can your crew get back to the harbor without you? “Seamanship” from our March 2012 issue.
A look at the M/Y Serenity‘s emergency procedures.
20 tips to help you fine-tune the skills you need to become a better yachtsman.
The challenges of navigating busy seas.
Reading wind barbs is easy and can get you out of harm’s way.
As a helicopter rescue swimmer for the United States Coast Guard my friends and I would fly out to sea (at night usually) and pluck people out of one bad spot or another. Welcome to Yachting’s “Safe Returns” blog.
Bob Stephens talks about square-top mainsails. Web Extra from our July 2012 issue.
For the crew of the David B, the most challenging passages can be the most rewarding.
Captain Vincent Daniello explores the various technologies available for weather routing.
Exploring Maine’s outer islands is not easy, but it’s worthwhile.
Small errors, big problems: photos from former Coast Guard rescue swimmer Mario Vittone. Web extra from our August 2012 issue.
The death of two friends makes us reexamine our safety measures aboard.
Can your crew get back to the harbor without you? “Seamanship” from our March 2012 issue.
A look at the M/Y Serenity‘s emergency procedures.
20 tips to help you fine-tune the skills you need to become a better yachtsman.
The challenges of navigating busy seas.
Reading wind barbs is easy and can get you out of harm’s way.
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