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Better Boating

Nov102021

Boat battery care

Boat battery care

DIY / ProjectsNovember 10, 2021

Proper boat battery care can extend the life of your marine batteries. Find out how to care for them properly.

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Nov102021

Distress signaling devices for your boat

Distress signaling devices for your boat

SafetyNovember 10, 2021

Do you know what distress signaling devices you need for your boat? Don’t wait for an emergency to find out.

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Nov102021

Why you need AIS

Why you need AIS

Marine ElectronicsNovember 10, 2021

An Automatic Identification System can help you avoid collisions and make better decisions in crowded waterways.

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Oct132021

How to lock through

How to lock through

NavigatingOctober 13, 2021

Traversing a lock may seem complicated, but it’s not difficult when you know what to do and how to lock through.

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Oct132021

How to handle your boat in wind

How to handle your boat in wind

Boat HandlingOctober 13, 2021

Wind can be hard to predict and harder to handle. Learning how to handle your boat in wind takes practice, preparation and local knowledge.

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Oct132021

how to choose anchor line

How to choose anchor line

AnchoringOctober 13, 2021

Maintaining your boat’s safety and stability depends on knowing how to choose an anchor line and anchoring system that’s right for your boat.

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Sep152021

winterize your outboard

Winterize your outboard

Boat HandlingSeptember 15, 2021

Get a head start on spring commissioning by winterizing your outboard engine this fall so you’ll be ready to launch for boating season.

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Sep152021

boat registration

Boat registration

Boat HandlingSeptember 15, 2021

U.S. boaters must follow local, state and federal requirements for boat registration and documentation.

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Sep152021

medical emergencies at sea

Medical emergencies at sea

SafetySeptember 15, 2021

Make sure you’re prepared to deal with medical emergencies at sea by learning how to treat injuries and illness onboard.

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Aug112021

prepare your boat for heavy weather

Prepare your boat for rough weather

SafetyAugust 11, 2021

Don’t have time to get to port? Know how to prepare your boat for rough weather in harbor and at sea before storm clouds threaten.

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Aug112021

what to do if your boat capsizes

What to do if your boat capsizes

SafetyAugust 11, 2021

When prevention fails, know what to do if your boat capsizes. Always stay with the boat to help with rescue efforts.

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Aug112021

leave the dock like a pro

Leave the dock like a pro

DockingAugust 11, 2021

Learn how to leave the dock safely in any situation, no matter what type of boat you have or where you boat.

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