Discover boating safety tips and resources to help you liveaboard, sail, and cruise more safely.
Ten killer whale attacks over the past 12 months. That’s more than a series of accidents – orcas are attacking sailboats near Portugal and Spain. But why are killer whales attacking and sinking sailboats? Video: Researchers debate why orcas are attacking and sinking boats Speaker 2I’d say this is some pretty extraordinary orca behavior. These … Read more
Preparing a sailboat for hurricane season, three ways to come out of the storm intact. Hurricane season is a time of high risk for sailboat owners, especially those who live in coastal areas prone to storms. Hurricanes can cause severe damage to boats, docks, marinas, and anchorages, as well as endanger the lives of boaters … Read more
There has to be a better way, but this sailboat was literally stuck on top of the dock – hanging from its rudder! When watching the video, all you can hear is the sledgehammer pinging and pounding on the rudder. The sailboat (which appears to be a Jeanneau Voyage, correct me in the comments) is … Read more
The first time we went offshore, we had no clue what we were doing, now with many years of experience, trial, and error, this is a list of must-haves to be safer offshore. Type 1 Life Jackets Inflatables are common and can be purchased online or in most marine stores. These types of PFDs (Personal … Read more
Download our hurricane planning worksheet to get your sailboat ready for the season!
Yes, your sailboat must be seaworthy, but maybe more important than that is understanding these tips for offshore sailing safety. These are the offshore sailing skills – the seamanship – that can keep your crew safe while sailing offshore. Safety When Sailing Offshore When you decide to leave the shipping lanes, the coastlines, and common … Read more
The crash stop, or quick stop, is a man overboard tactic for sailboats, and it could very well save your crew’s life! Typically people are taught various MOB (man overboard) maneuvers in sailing schools. The most popular in some schools is the figure eight. However, this MOB maneuver is slow and takes the sailboat away … Read more
Sailboat Life is an online magazine for modern liveaboards, sailboat cruisers, and family sailors. From offshore passages, to island hopping, to marina life, and extended sailboat voyaging, we hope to share timely stories filled with actionable ideas and tactics to help you enjoy the Sailboat Life! This is our first post, and many more to … Read more
