Survival Suits: More Important Than You Think
They go by a few names: survival suits, quick-donning immersion suits or gumby suits. You need them on board, and Mario Vittone explains why.
Menu
They go by a few names: survival suits, quick-donning immersion suits or gumby suits. You need them on board, and Mario Vittone explains why.
The best life jackets have pockets for a reason — Mario Vittone explains what to keep in them in case of an emergency.
In part three of a four part series, Mario Vittone explains how to increase your chances of being found at sea.
In part two of a four part series, Mario Vittone explains when the decision should be made to abandon ship.
In part one of a four part series, Mario Vittone shares tips to help boaters be prepared in case of an emergency.
A reminder from the U.S. Coast Guard to use your VHF radio—not your cellphone—to call for help when you’re in distress on the water.
If you go overboard for any reason, it is usually safest to stay put. But what about when you’re close, or think you are close, to shore?
Use your pillow as a safety device.
Mario Vittone gives tips and dispels myths about cold water.
As a helicopter rescue swimmer for the United States Coast Guard my friends and I would fly out to sea (at night usually) and pluck people out of one bad spot or another. Welcome to Yachting’s “Safe Returns” blog.
Captain Vincent Daniello explores the various technologies available for weather routing.
Exploring Maine’s outer islands is not easy, but it’s worthwhile.
They go by a few names: survival suits, quick-donning immersion suits or gumby suits. You need them on board, and Mario Vittone explains why.
The best life jackets have pockets for a reason — Mario Vittone explains what to keep in them in case of an emergency.
In part three of a four part series, Mario Vittone explains how to increase your chances of being found at sea.
In part two of a four part series, Mario Vittone explains when the decision should be made to abandon ship.
In part one of a four part series, Mario Vittone shares tips to help boaters be prepared in case of an emergency.
A reminder from the U.S. Coast Guard to use your VHF radio—not your cellphone—to call for help when you’re in distress on the water.
If you go overboard for any reason, it is usually safest to stay put. But what about when you’re close, or think you are close, to shore?
Use your pillow as a safety device.
Mario Vittone gives tips and dispels myths about cold water.
As a helicopter rescue swimmer for the United States Coast Guard my friends and I would fly out to sea (at night usually) and pluck people out of one bad spot or another. Welcome to Yachting’s “Safe Returns” blog.
Captain Vincent Daniello explores the various technologies available for weather routing.
Exploring Maine’s outer islands is not easy, but it’s worthwhile.
Sign up for Yachting emails to receive features on travel destinations, event listings and product reviews as well as special offers on behalf of Yachting’s partners.
By signing up you agree to receive communications from Yachting and select partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You may opt out of email messages/withdraw consent at any time.
Many products featured on this site were editorially chosen. Yachting may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site.
Copyright © 2024 Yachting. A Bonnier LLC Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
