Food For Thought
As we ramp up for the coming racing season it might not be a bad idea to spend a little time thinking about safety. Here a link to an article […]
A Lesson From Scuttlebutt.
The scary video at this site shows why spectators and photographers should stay clear of the pin when 90 ft. boats cross the start line at 20+ kts! […]
The Really Big One
“An earthquake will destroy a sizable portion of the coastal Northwest. The question is when.” A thought provoking article from the New Yorker on the Cascadia subduction zone and the […]
Columbia River Man Overboard
Coast Guard image
A post by John Selwyn […]
High winds cancel White-cap race – again
After a light and variable morning the wind began to rise rapidly around midday. When the Race Committee decided to cancel in late afternoon the wind at the ferry dock […]
Think It Can’t Happen to You? Think Again…
The PTSA continues to encourage all members to think safety and practice a man overboard rescue before they actually experience one. Here’s retired Coast […]
New Equipment / Skill Requirements for Sailboat Racing
So effective March 1st this year there is revised equipment / training requirements, if you venture outside our bay you may run into a club with the checklist below, such […]
Win a LIFESLING!
Win a Lifesling by practicing two MOB drills
Boating safety is a concern to all sailors and in an effort to […]
Providing GPS Data to DSC VHF Radios
The DSC (Digital Selective Calling) “panic button” is one of the more important safety innovations in the last few years. Pressing the button for 5 seconds will send an […]