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Just a quick video of Mr. C setting to sea for his 101 test.

I talked to Stearns/Sospenders today to learn more about the maintenance cycle for their pfd’s. They were aghast to learn that I had a (actually several) pfd that dated to the time before the Coast Guard approved inflatables. They reminded me that wearing one of these models does not satisfy the CG requirement of one [...]

To be candid – I don’t do this frequently enough – I don’t check my PFD as religiously as I should. The older inflatable life jackets should be inspected every time you sail. Check for abrasions, cuts, punctures, make sure it has a cartridge and a bobbin in the green. And once a year, you [...]

Hardly a boat on the water this Friday when Sancerre headed to Anacapa. Perfect sailing conditions all the way. Dolphins galore near Cat rock and heading west. Checkout the video -