Author Archives: yachtsecurity

An emotional topic, to say the least. On Cruiserforums.com, there is a discussion going on regarding a recent incident in Mexico. Over 6 pages of comments in just a day of posting. Comments range from both extremes – ‘It’s my right’ to ‘Why does anyone need a firearm?’ – interesting to read the comments, see … Continue reading »

Phantom Services utilizes the FlashLauncher as a key tool in its  non-lethal arsenal for Maritime and Personal Security. The FlashLauncher system combines a flashlight and a pepperball launcher into one product. Its bright 100 lumen flashlight will illuminate your immediate surroundings (such as the inside of your vessel or your weather decks), and allows identification … Continue reading »

There have been a couple of cases in the news lately – one in California and one in Canada. Not dinghy theft or outboard motors, but the entire vessel. I have not heard any of the facts leading up to the thefts yet (still searching when I can for more information). Is this the new … Continue reading »

Was reading through the blogoshpere, and came across an article from Rory Miller (noted author of ‘Facing Violence’) – here’s the link – Group Monkey Dance. What piqued my interest is the following excerpt – “Situational awareness is an over-used phrase.  Without specific education of the things you need to be aware of it’s only … Continue reading »

From Noonsite – Costa Rica, Golfito: Outboard Theft From the article – “The thieves were pros: they stole the outboard while we had our aggressive English staffie onboard – who barks at everything and the hatches were open so he can run out if he hears things. They might have done it during a squall. After talking … Continue reading »