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Better Boating

Sep132022

boating safety drills

Boating safety drills

Boat HandlingSeptember 13, 2022

You can never be too prepared on the water: Practice these boating safety drills to stay safe.

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Sep132022

electric shock drowning

Preventing electric shock drowning

SafetySeptember 13, 2022

Electric shock drowning can be prevented by taking the appropriate precautions at docks, marinas and in the water.

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Sep132022

safe fall boating

Safe fall boating

CruisingSeptember 13, 2022

You don’t have to put away the boat just yet; follow these tips to enjoy safe fall boating.

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Aug112022

crew at the helm

Crew at the helm

Boat HandlingAugust 11, 2022

Want to be a valued crew member? Learn to crew at the helm so you can safely operate the boat in an emergency.

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Aug112022

stop boat from flooding

How to stop boat from flooding

SafetyAugust 11, 2022

Keep your boat afloat. Beef up your onboard emergency kit and follow these tips to stop a boat from flooding.

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Aug112022

navigate bridges safely

Navigate bridges safely

NavigatingAugust 11, 2022

To navigate bridges safely, boaters should be aware of bridge safety and protocol.

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Jul142022

wake

Watch your wake

Boat HandlingJuly 14, 2022

Your wake can have a serious impact, causing property damage or bodily harm, so pay attention.

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Jul142022

flood safety

Flood safety tips

SafetyJuly 14, 2022

Rising rivers and flood waters can endanger you and your boat, so follow these flood safety tips to stay safe.

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Jul142022

maintenance tips for cruising

Maintenance tips for cruising

CruisingJuly 14, 2022

Follow these five maintenance tips for cruising to ensure a safe and trouble-free voyage this boating season.

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Jun142022

man overboard rescue kit

Man overboard rescue kit

SafetyJune 14, 2022

Keeping a man overboard rescue kit on your boat increases your chances of rescuing someone in the water.

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Jun142022

hyperthermia

Beat hyperthermia this summer

SafetyJune 14, 2022

Don’t let overexposure to the sun and humidity ruin your day on the water. Take these steps to avoid hyperthermia.

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Jun142022

hurricane preparation for boaters

Hurricane preparation for boaters

WeatherJune 14, 2022

NOAA predicts an above-normal hurricane season for 2022. Hurricane preparation for boaters can keep your boat safe.

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