Staying safe on the water, from life jackets and float plans to shortening sail when it blows.
Your VHF is only useful if you know how to use it. Learn why radio beats cell phones offshore, channel 16 etiquette, the securite/pan-pan/mayday ladder, proper mayday format, DSC setup, and whether a handheld or fixed set fits your sailing.
Why a well-timed reef makes a boat faster, safer, and calmer, plus the signs to watch for and exactly how to shorten sail as it builds.
