Knots to Know: Bowline
Use a bowline to create a fixed sized loop, such as to go around a piling, that won’t slip under load.
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Choosing an anchor for your boat
Choose the right anchor to keep your boat safe in both calm seas and hazardous conditions.
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Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
Keep yourself and your passengers safe by learning how to prevent CO poisoning on your boat.
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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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