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Best Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) for Sailors: 2026 Complete Guide
When you’re alone on watch at 0300, miles from shore, a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is your personal lifeline. Unlike ship-mounted EPIRBs registered to vessels, PLBs are registered to individuals—making them the essential safety device for every sailor who might find themselves in the water, whether from a man overboard situation, abandoning ship, or working
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Best Marine VHF Radios for Sailboats: 2026 Comparison Guide
Why a Reliable VHF Radio Is Your Most Important Safety Gear ✅ Pros Reliable performance for sailing use Good value for the price point Well-suited to marine environment ❌ Cons May require professional installation Higher-end models can be expensive Limited availability in some regions When you’re offshore, out of cell range, and weather is closing