HOW DO I GET BACK ON BOARD? The TWO-IN-ONE multi-function SOS Recovery/Rescue Ladder performs 2 types of recovery using just one product. Figure 6: Fuel Log. * Use rungs as a ladder, or * Use entire shape to horizontally lift victim, 3DUEXFNOH recovery style * 2:1 leverage with halyard or block and tackle R E C O V E R Y L A D D E R are staying within the small craft areas, the Sailing Directions is not as necessary. However, as we cruisers get more adventurous, we will wander out into open water and enter the realm of larger commercial vessels. Although the cost of the Sailing Directions is reasonable, (9.95 to 19.95 depending on the area covered) they are now available as a no-charge PDF download that works on a tablet. http://chs-shc.gc.ca/publications/sailingdirections-instructionsnautiques-eng.html IN SUMMARY Start your summer cruising by reviewing the PORTS Guide: 1 Review the first section of the guide Especially the BORDER CROSSING information that has been updated to reflect the changes in processes for both US and Canadian (i.e. Phasing out of OARS and the introduction of ROAM (US) and the phasing out of CANPASS and the leveraging of Telephone Reporting Site-Marine (TRS/M). Use as a ladder 2 USING THE CHARTS will supply you and your crew with all of the paper charts needed to safely navigate the area Canada and US. 3 GOING THE DISTANCE is valuable for cruise planning Hoist crew up with block and tackle or halyard 68626 Distributed by Rekord Marine Enterprises 8194 Ontario Street. Vancouver, BC Ph 1 800 324-0414 victory-products.com 54 Can adian Ya cht i ng Figure 8: Collins Bay 1000 Islands. APRIL 2020http://chs-shc.gc.ca/publications/sailingdirections-instructionsnautiques-eng.html http://chs-shc.gc.ca/publications/sailingdirections-instructionsnautiques-eng.html http://www.victory-products.com