| Tech Talk: Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs)
A de facto piece of safety equipment for heading offshore, EPIRBs are emergency beacons that can transmit your exact location from anywhere in the world. "Search and Rescue" can be a thing of the past; now it's "Go Get and Rescue"!
Don't become a Robinson Crusoe; uninhabited islands are much more enjoyable when you're not marooned on them!
Learn about EPIRB technology on our site here. |
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The Shady Business of Staying Cool
Haven't got room for a bimini on board?
Ditch the goofy hat and get yourself some portable shade! Get your Summer Shade Strategy figured out over the winter with our new Sunshades and Wind Scoops category. |
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New Technology... for Hull Plugs?!
Isn't it about time that hull plugs went high tech? Forespar has done just that with their new TruPlug. The tapered circular foam cones can fit into irregular holes and be cut to shape. An inexpensive investment at about $20, a Truplug could save your bacon!
Get the full scoop with demonstration videos on our site here. |
 Ice-Boating Tip of the Month!Sick of fiddling with split rings in the freezing cold? When fastening your ice-boat's rigging, you can try CS Johnson 1" Safety Pins to secure your clevis pins in a snap!  Bay of Quinte blows away Rick Mercer!
CBC TV personality Rick Mercer met with legendary sailor / Pride Marine customer "Red" and the Trenton boys on the nearby Bay of Quinte for a little Ice-Boating 101. Check out the video on our Contact Page! |
