Anchoring the boat is one of the most intimidating skills to learn for a boat operator. Securing a heavy boat with a rope, chain and anchor in strong current, heavy wind, and crushing waves presents ...

As with any form of technical rescue, the potential for success begins with a solid foundation. For example, working within a collapsed building, most shoring starts with a sole plate; Trench ...

This month’s article continues our focus on an advanced skill in the world of rope rescue; that skill being tensioned highlines. Tensioned highlines can be a useful skill in the wilderness and even an ...

The rescue company has just rigged the anchors for a rope-rescue pick-off. As the rescue safety officer, you ask yourself a series of questions about the anchor system: How much weight can the anchor ...

BRADEN has addressed the question of securely installing synthetic rope for winching applications with the introduction of a new anchoring system for TR20 Recovery Winches. The Synthetic Rope Anchor ...

With new awareness and research in rope rescue safety, experts are now questioning the effectiveness of the non-tensioned belay. This article will examine pros and cons of this system, as well as ...