Oracle USA Wins America’s Cup

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America’s Cup 34, 2013, in San Francisco. Photo © 2013 ACEA / Gilles Martin Raget

Today’s racing brought an amazing finish to the 2013 America’s Cup with the spectacular comeback by Oracle Team USA. The America’s Cup never ceases to provide a mesmerizing sporting event. As a participant in three America’s Cup series, I am astounded by this year’s event. I was there in 1983 to witness the unbelievable comeback by Australia II. Now, 30 years later, it has been surpassed by one of the outstanding comebacks in sporting history.

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Oracle USA Wins America’s Cup was last modified: August 6th, 2014 by Philip Thompson

Only Person on Watch Goes Overboard

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Lobster fisherman survives

Lone Watchstander Goes Overboard

If you stand watch alone, your worst nightmare is going overboard while the rest of the crew sleeps. Here is the story of one who survived the ordeal.

John Aldridge was just trying to move an ice chest. He pulled hard, the handle broke off, and over the side he went, backwards, at night, forty miles offshore, the only person on watch. Read his amazing story from the New York Times. If that link is broken, read a copy archived by WebCite on 2016-06-24. Retrieved 2016-06-24.

Only Person on Watch Goes Overboard was last modified: June 26th, 2016 by Philip Thompson

Man Overboard Statistics

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Man overboard training

It’s no surprise that the USCG and BoatU.S. urge boaters to equip and train for a man overboard emergency. This comes from knowledge of man overboard statistics. When least expected, it can happen …What if it happens to you? Will your shipmates be ready to mark your fall overboard? Will they be able to pull you back aboard? MOB survivors will tell you getting back onboard is not easy!

New man overboard gear and methods can greatly improve your odds of rescue. Your proactive decision can increase the likelihood of positive outcomes on your boat and make recovery as easy as possible. Read on for the surprising numbers and full story.

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Man Overboard Statistics was last modified: September 21st, 2016 by Philip Thompson

Life Raft for Coastal Use

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Coastal life raft with thermal floor & necessities

Manufacturer SOS Marine of Australia serves navies and military markets around the world. We distribute the SOS Marine 2 man coastal life raft in the USA; it is well–made with great features. It is rated as a 2 man coastal life raft. Ideal life raft for center–console boats in coastal waters. Comes with valise. The thermal insulated floor helps protect you from hypothermia. Other 2-person coastal life rafts do not come stock with this feature. Even better, this raft is available with gear not offered with other coastal life rafts (see specifications). Click to specifications, photos or brochure. For aviation application, click to the aviation life raft for two persons.

Key Features

  • 2–man rating
  • Many gear options
  • Super lightweight
  • Self–inflating!
  • Thermal insulated floor
  • Tough laminated fabric
  • Water ballast pockets
  • Easy to stow
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Life Raft for Coastal Use was last modified: September 13th, 2016 by Philip Thompson