CRITICAL
Cold Water Survival: The 1-10-1 Principle
Understand the 1-10-1 principle for cold water immersion and how to survive the 46°F waters of Prince William Sound.
Read Safety Guide →Alaska Marine Safety
Safety Resources
Be Prepared.
Prince William Sound's remote character and cold water demand preparation beyond typical coastal cruising. Independently authored using cited Coast Guard, NOAA and other authoritative safety resources.
CRITICAL
Emergency Communications
VHF, SSB, and Satellite communication protocols for emergency situations in Prince William Sound.
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Fog Navigation in PWS
Master radar tuning, visual watch lookouts, and COLREGS sound signaling protocols for dense summer advection fog.
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Fuel Reserve Planning
Apply the Prince William Sound Rule of Thirds and compute drag factors and heating fuel requirements.
Read Safety Guide → CRITICAL
Homeland Security & Safety Zones
Navigating Prince William Sound security zones, including U.S. Navy vessels, ferry escorts, and the Port of Valdez marine terminal regulations.
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Treating Immersion Hypothermia
Emergency first-aid procedures and gentle handling protocols for cold-water hypothermia victims.
Read Safety Guide → CRITICAL
Katabatic Wind Awareness
Understand and navigate sudden glacial downslope wind surges (williwaws) in Prince William Sound.
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Person Overboard Recovery
Immediate tactical response and recovery procedures for a person overboard in Alaska's cold water.
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Remote Rescue Timelines
Understand real-world USCG response capabilities, flight ceilings, and helicopter hoisting safety protocols.
Read Safety Guide → HIGH
Interactive Anchoring Scope Calculator
Calculate required anchor scope and swing radius based on depth, maximum tides, and local weather.
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Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer
Identifying, preventing, and treating carbon monoxide poisoning on recreational vessels.
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Fire Prevention & Safe Fueling
Vital safety protocols for vessel fueling, fire prevention, and fighting onboard fires.
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Glacial Hazards & Ice Navigation
Safe navigation around tidewater glaciers, iceberg fields, and calving events in Prince William Sound.
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Submerged Glacial Moraines & Icebergs
Navigating near tidewater glaciers, submerged moraines, and iceberg hazards in Prince William Sound.
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Tides, Currents, & Tide Rips
Managing extreme tidal ranges, swift currents, and dangerous tide rips in Prince William Sound.
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Prince William Sound Trip Checklists
Comprehensive checklists for all boats, powerboaters, personal watercraft, and paddlers in the Sound.
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Weather Hazards & Sea Conditions
Operating safely in severe weather, local wind funnels, and choppy sea states across Prince William Sound.
Read Safety Guide → STANDARD
Floating Debris & Flotsam
Identifying and avoiding partially submerged logs, fallen trees, and floating hazards in Prince William Sound.
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Wilderness Land Ownership & Access Rules
Understand private property limits, native corporation land access permits, hatchery closures, drone regulations, camping, and bear safety in Prince William Sound.
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Underway Navigation Tactics
Best practices for multi-vessel operations, lookout protocols, and sharing the waterways of the Sound.
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Wildlife Protection & Boating Ethics
Essential marine ethics: Marine Mammal Protection Act compliance, bald eagle buffers, seabird colony warnings, and Leave No Trace principles.
Read Safety Guide →Emergency Quick Reference
PRIMARY CHANNEL VHF CH 16
USCG SECTOR ANCHORAGE COMMAND CENTER 907-428-4100
ALASKA STATE TROOPERS 907-745-2131
WATER TEMP ~46°F Year-Round
SURVIVAL TIME (no gear) ~30 min
REMOTE RESCUE TIME 2–4+ hours
EPIRB CHANNEL 406 MHz (registered)