All of us who sail and enjoy time on the water learn about good safety practices through our own on-water adventures and by hearing from others with more experience. The Cruising Club of America has developed a way to share knowledge among its members—all of whom have many bluewater sailing miles—with an online library where they’ve collectively written more than 150 seamanship and safety articles. Since the learning never stops, new articles are added on a regular basis.

Sharing knowledge with the larger community is also part of the Club’s mission, and ICOYC Member Clubs are welcome to share the CCA website safety page so your club members may explore topics such as handling emergencies, understanding and utilizing different electronics, or simply adopting good practices underway.

Here are direct links to a few recent posts:

• Two Rescues Prove the Rule—EPIRBs, PLBs, AIS Beacons, Trackers and Strobes are only as good as your access to them.
• A Disaster Dodged—Navigational decision-making when relying on autopilots.
• European Legalities for North American Cruisers—A couple shares the varied legal requirements experienced while cruising in Europe.

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