Seamanship: Rescue from a Sinking Boat
April 14, 2025
The winner of the CCA’s seamanship medal says that accepting the new reality during a sinking situation is critical to safety.
The winner of the CCA’s seamanship medal says that accepting the new reality during a sinking situation is critical to safety.
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