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The source was the Hinkley in the Long Pac with rudder issues, but it was an AIS beacon, instead of a strobe that runs two days plus.

To put a stop to the incessant flare purchases, the Weems and Plath version of electronic flare was ordered today. My fading memory seemed to...

Joe from Sirius returned my call this evening. Sirius makes the Weems and Plath Electronic Flares under discussion. Joe reported the soon to be...

The fence post bolted on to the back doesn't inspire confidence...

Should we then assume that Orion and Weems & Plath will follow suit? A nautical signalling arms race? I wish my W&P had a good upper D ring, so...

That one's bigger, but sure has a lot of rust for three grand. If you happen to be nearby, I'm curious...but don't go too far out of your way. My...

Here is another one. Not too far from me. I could check it out if needed....

Thanks to Jackie for alerting me to this article about the newer models of electronic flares becoming available. A flare with bluetooth and lithium...

Hold your Horses. Apparently West Marine, Amazon, and others are selling the "Electronic Flare, Model C-1001" that I just bought for $60 that is...

uh oh! It sounds like SledDog think he's going to try to get me out of the house after dark. He'll have to get a signed note from "control" to make...

Nice video Jackie!

Flares...**sighs** cha-chinnnggg....but necessary. I hope to finally do the Singlehanded Farallones again in 2020, I'll be going to Sals before...

Fun, in'it? Roger (and thanks) on the battery cables, breaker, etc. Scott's been doing some more work on the rig and has tripped it a couple...

Although "NANCY" carries In-date offshore racing compliant rockets, hand flares, and smokes, I bought one of the floating red things a few years ago....

I too got tired of being a good boy scout every three years, so I also bought the same brand electronic flare earlier this year. It was essentially...

Though WILDFLOWER is inspected yearly by the CG Auxiliary, prominently displays her courtesy sticker, and has never failed an inspection,...

Daydreamer has a good idea...combine "big boat" cruise in with "little boat" RAID. I LIKE this idea. Actually, I like it a lot. I took a look at...

Thanks for the lead! That one turned out to be a bit light for my boat, but it was a great lead and almost happened!

I wonder if the Figaro class is allowed to have zippers or velcro on their chutes? It would help to explain how they seem to keep the tack under...

Hi Guys. I was taught the main first gybing method by a Figaro sailor, so it's no coincidence that this is what I wrote in my book. And it was by...

Who knows the timing of these things - certainly not me. Maybe the kickoff leg will include the SHTP and a second sendoff from Hanalei Bay.

I'm keeping an eye here. Sounds like fun! A Laser has been made available to me, thanks to my nephew. I also know of a nice Lido 14 that is for...

Bob, I highly recommend Nigel Calder’s book BOATOWNER’S MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL MANUAL to help guide you through making any electrical changes,...

If I recall the Express 37 and 34 have all the heavy stuff on starboard. Even the anchor locker is on that side. The theory was it's better for going...

This buoy (46027) often does not survive the winter.....the current buoy has only been in place a few months. Similarly, the channel buoy here in...

Surprise! lists to port. I suspect this was to allow for a full ice box, possibly a refrigeration system and a bunch of crap in the cockpit locker,...

Southern Monterey Bay is under a High Wind Warning for possible storm force conditions during the next 41 hours. Says the NWS, based in Monterey:...