Solo boaters take additional responsibility for their personal safety. The joy of the ocean solitude is braced by the reality of the consequences of poor decision making
Amateur radio opens many new communication windows to long distance sailors. Radio traffic nets are available assist sailboats in making their next trip a safe passage.
Visit Annapolis in March for the Chesapeake Sailing Yacht Symposium (CSYS). This is a well know conference for those interested in the latest in sailing technology.