If you have a VHF radio on board your boat -- and you should at least have a handheld VHF -- it's important to make sure your DSC is activated in case of an emergency aboard. It could save your life! We explain what this is, why it's important, how to get an MMSI number, and how to program it in. Bonus: BoatUS Members can register an MMSI number for free at https://www.BoatUS.com/MMSI! 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Tiktok.com/@boatusofficial https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #boatingsafety #mmsi #vhf

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https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1995-custom-kurt-hughes-45-9309906/ Kurt Hughes is a renowned designer of multihull sailboats, particularly catamarans. He is widely respected in the sailing community for his innovative designs and expertise in multihull architecture. Hughes is known for his emphasis on lightweight construction, performance, and efficiency in his boat designs, and this 45ft Catamaran is no exception. Built by Shaw Boat Works, this yacht was designed to cruise fast with a crew of two. The galley to port has spacious countertop area, a double sink, and large top loading fridge and freezers. The salon table has plenty of room for guests, with great visibility and easy access to the cockpit. There is plenty of simple storage solutions throughout the boat.

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O guincho pode travar, a tempestade pode vir, mas na hora de subir no bote... ah, aí a gente dá aula! 😉 Manobra de precisão e sorriso no rosto pra mostrar que tá tudo sob controle (tava, juro! 😂). O povo duvida, mas a gente entrega o encaixe perfeito. Respeita a técnica! ⚓💃 #navegacao #panama #VidaNoMar #Velejadora #vidaabordo

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In the second episode of our 7-part docu-series, we take you behind the scenes of our new IMOCA build to explore the intersection of fluid dynamics and human endurance.

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