A question a voyager planning to depart might well ask: “I bought my cruising boat, I read the books and watched the videos and it has the equipment they recommend. Why should I shell out more money for a course on safety at sea?” From my perspective there are two answers to this question. One, a boat on the high seas is alone even if traveling in company and everyone on board must act in a way that contributes to safety and efficiency. And two, learning the appropriate equipment and safety measures is best done through a course. “If you…