“From the CCA School of Hard Rocks
We offer several types of article covering a wide range of topics. Choose your topic or article type below:
- Feature Articles. Discussions of one or more topics regarding Seamanship, Safety, and best practices afloat.
- School of Hard Rocks. First-person narratives of ... challenging ... experiences and lessons learned.
- Safety Moments. Short items suitable for a quick read or presentation to a group.
- White Papers. In-depth dives into topics of interest.
- Travelogs. Stories of near and far journeys afloat, including selected articles from our Voyages magazine
- Videos. A growing library of streaming content, from weather seminars to member highlights.
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School of Hard Rocks
Subject:
Navigation and Piloting, Seamanship and Awareness
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School of Hard Rocks
Subject:
Dinghy Management
.... As the sun descended towards the mountains on the distant mainland, we discussed our concern. While we were hesitant to retrieve and reset the anchor, we agreed that we could wait no longer for her to return without commencing a search;…
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Safety Moment
Subject:
Culture of Safety, Seamanship and Awareness
CCA Safety Moment for January 2022
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Link of Interest
Subject:
Heavy Weather, Overboard
Author: Ralph Naranjo
Publication: Practical Sailor, July 2021
Ralph Naranjo is a member of the Cruising Club of America and its Safety & Seamanship Committee. He is a former Vanderstar Chair at the US Naval Academy and author of THE…
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School of Hard Rocks
Subject:
Good Practices Underway, Onboard Routines
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Feature Article
Subject:
Culture of Safety, Preparation of Boat and Crew, Safety Gear, Boat, Safety Gear, Personal, Good Practices Underway
With tens of thousands of miles sailed (and working) in the cold-water latitudes, CCA Member Mark Roye has learned a thing or two about staying safe and surviving where the water is cold, sometimes almost freezing. From maintaining safety-oriented…