Safety Issues for Mariners at 101

Boating safety is always in order for professional mariners. These recent articles at Boating & Sailing highlight some important safety topics.

Maintaining a concern for safety is what ultimately makes boating and water related sports enjoyable for us. At Boating & Sailing, this subject will continue to be explored and discussed. It's in the best interest of our avocation to prevent and reduce the chance of injury or illness. Many concerns can be resolved just by developing a better understanding of the safety issues involved with a particular activity. E-mail me at boatingsailing@suite101.com to suggest new topics or offer suggestions for marine safety issues.

Medical Kits for Mariners - Specialized first aid kits for waterborne activities. Every boater should carry a good first aid kit onboard. Adventure Medical has released some good kits designed especially for mariners.

Boat Engine Kill-Switches - Wireless and lanyard kill-switches are vital boating safety tools. Consider installing an engine kill-switch on your boat. New technology is making this an important option for enhanced boating safety.

The NTSB Most Wanted - Recreational Boating Safety Improvements Proposed by the NTSB for 2006. Discover what the National Transportation Safety Board has identified as critical needs for improving boating safety in the United States.