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Knots to Know

From the cleat hitch to the figure eight knot, learn these seven basic knots all boaters should know.

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Maintain your bilge pump

Buying the right size bilge pump and performing regular maintenance checks will help keep you afloat.

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Navigating in fog

Navigating in fog can be risky. Boaters should have a plan to navigate safely.

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Navigating in fog

Navigating in fog can be risky. Boaters should have a plan to navigate safely.