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Nauti Shopper: Safety & Emergency Products

By
Alexa
Zizzi

SAFETY FIRST

WINSLOW LIFE RAFT
Winslow LifeRaft Company

Courtesy of Winslow LifeRaft Company

When the popular sailing YouTuber SV Raindancer hit a whale and sank in the middle of the Pacific Ocean last year, the captain praised his Winslow Life Raft for aiding in the rescue. This leader in marine life rafts handcrafts high-grade, custom offshore and coastal models. Choose from easily stowable packs including the Ultra Light Offshore, Super Light Rescue Raft or Law Enforcement Emergency Pac. (Prices vary)

PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON
Ocean Signal

This company makes one of the smallest personal locator beacons with reliable signals on land and sea. It’s portable, waterproof, free from subscription charges, offers a 24-hour operational life and easily fits into a lifejacket. Features include a monitoring clip and optional floating pouch. (Prices vary)

MARINE SERIES MEDICAL KITS
Adventure Medical Kits

These U.S. Coast Guard-approved, marine-grade medical kits are crucial for boaters to stow onboard. The waterproof and dustproof dry box provides enough supplies for a large crew on any size ship. Check out the Adventure Dog Medical Kit series for your furry friends. (Prices vary)

WEATHERPROOF WARRIOR

KESTREL 5500 WEATHER METER
Kestrel Meters

Measure and monitor environmental conditions, wind direction and reliable real-time readings on this all-in-one, compact weather station. The Kestrel LINK app displays a customizable dashboard with a remote display functioning up to 100 feet away. Weighing less than 11 ounces, the lightweight tool is ideal for easy storage. ($359)

WIRELESS WIND PACK
B&G

This revolutionary new wireless wind sensor is designed for cruising clubs, racing sailors and yachts with masts up to 80 feet. The high-performance sensor is lightweight, aerodynamic, eliminates pestering wires, and is easy to install. ($699-$799)

WS-2000 HOME WEATHER STATION
Ambient Weather

For extensive weather exploration, this personal station comes equipped with Wi-Fi remote monitoring, alerts and a thermo-hygrometer. Connect to the Ambient Weather Network to join the interactive community and share weather data. Top features include a customizable dashboard, calibration for all measured parameters, historical graphs and data, and real-time updates. ($299.99)

SB-3L Safety & Emergency SOS Dry Bag Kit | Courtesy of Sirius Signal

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SB-3L SAFETY & EMERGENCY SOS DRY BAG KIT
Sirius Signal

This all-in-one safety kit is packed with essentials for a safe offshore adventure. Rid your vessel of old-school flares and use Coast Guard-approved electronic visual distress and infrared signals. The set features a waterproof flashlight, first-aid kit, liquid-filled hand compass and water-resistant pouch with strap and carabiner. ($199.95)

ACR GLOBALFIX V5 AIS EPIRB SURVIVAL KIT WITH DITCHBAG AND SIGNALING
ACR Electronics

The new neon green, all-encompassing survival kit for boats is durable and tailored to sailors’ needs. The set comes with a signal mirror, whistle, C-strobe lights, HemiLight3 flashing light for life jackets and a buoyant ditch bag designed to float up to 15 lbs. ($879)

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