How to dock a boat safely
Docking your boat safely includes planning ahead and briefing your crew.
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Winter lay-up tips for your boat
Prepare your boat for winter storage to start next season off right.
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Knots to Know: Square knot
Use a square knot for light-duty tasks, such as reefing or furling sails.
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How to trailer a boat
Like driving a vehicle without a tow, learning to tow a boat trailer becomes intuitive with practice.
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How to navigate a boat
Good navigators rely on GPS as well as charts to get to where they want to go.
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Man overboard: prevention and rescue
Learn how to prevent a man overboard and how to retrieve a person in the water.
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How to avoid running aground
You can prevent a grounding by studying charts and using a depth sounder.
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Knots to Know: Cleat hitch
The cleat hitch can be used to tie your boat to a dock or a mooring ball.
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Boater’s guide to rough weather
Recognize and prepare for whatever rough weather comes your way on the water.
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Crash course on Navigation Rules
You can prevent collisions and accidents on the water by following the boating rules of the road.
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Operating your personal watercraft
Learn to operate your personal watercraft safely so you can head out on the water with confidence.
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