Coastguard education
Navigating safely
Specialised chart plotters, mobile phone apps and open source software have become more popular and ...
Avoid the flame-test
An Auckland man found out the hard way why you should never use an open flame to check for a gas lea...
Overloading
It does not matter what vessel you have – the basic stability principles are the same. Simply put, s...
Fire on board
What was supposed to be a relaxing weekend sailing and fishing took a turn for the worse when the ow...
Staying safe crossing a bar
Crossing a sand bar can be a dangerous endeavour, even for the most seasoned boatie. Each year boats...
Boating at night
Boating at night can be a daunting experience – not being able to see your surroundings is nerve-wra...
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