This new mesh sleeve was created in response to requests from singlehanders who asked for means to keep the Recovery Ladder ready to use and tidy on deck.
Recovery Ladder with Mesh Sleeve was last modified: June 3rd, 2016 by
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USCG Auxiliary Directive to local vessel examiners on Sirius Signal C-1001 visual distress signal.
…Vessel Examiners should be aware of the capabilities and approvals of the SIRIUS SOS C-1001 electronic distress light…
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USCG Auxiliary Directive on Sirius C1001 was last modified: March 15th, 2016 by
Reported by Scuttlebutt 2015-06-29
After racing thousands of offshore miles and likely more than a thousand races on the Columbia River, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Bora Bora and in Puget Sound over 30+ years, I fell off a boat for the first time. Why? How? Who cares? Here are the lessons I learned:
- It happens in an instant no matter how experienced you are.
- Read more…
MOB On Columbia River – Lessons Learned was last modified: June 29th, 2015 by
Reelsling™ MOB Recovery Device
Reelsling withdrawn for use to recover MOB
Reelsling is a man overboard recovery device for everyday boaters. It helps you draw an MOB back alongside a boat, then lift him back onboard. It is best suited to retrieve a fully conscious, uninjured crew day or night. It has abundant SOLAS light–reflective tape around its perimeter to enhance findability by searchlight. It has a whistle for signaling. Soft, comfy foam –filled buoy provides positive flotation and doubles as a lifting harness to help you get your crew aboard.
Key Features
- Day / night visibility
- Fast deployment
- 21 pounds buoyancy
- SOLAS light reflective tape
- Sturdy grab handle
- Stainless steel D–rings
- ISO 12402 quality
- Use as lifting harness
- Has whistle
- 160′ floating rescue line absorbs no water
- Light reflective strand in rescue line
Reelsling™ MOB Recovery Device was last modified: May 18th, 2016 by