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Better Boating

May122021

boating in restricted visibility

Boating in restricted visibility

NavigatingMay 12, 2021

You should make every effort to detect other boats and make your presence known to them.

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May122021

securing your boat for a hurricane

Securing your boat for a hurricane

SafetyMay 12, 2021

While storing your boat on land may be the best way to protect your boat, you do have alternatives.

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May122021

prepare for boating season

Prepare for boating season

Boat HandlingMay 12, 2021

Get yourself, your passengers and your boat ready for boating season.

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Apr142021

dockside hazards

Dockside hazards

SafetyApril 14, 2021

Be aware of your surroundings to avoid injuries at the docks.

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Apr142021

how to make a mayday call

How to make a mayday call

SafetyApril 14, 2021

Learn how to call mayday on your VHF radio in case of a life-threatening emergency.

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Apr142021

engine cutoff switch

New engine switch cutoff requirements

SafetyApril 14, 2021

Does your boat meet the latest requirements for engine cutoff switch use?

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Mar152021

seasickness

Dealing with seasickness

SafetyMarch 15, 2021

Seasickness affects many boaters, but don’t let it keep you off the water.

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Mar152021

vessel safety check

Get a vessel safety check

SafetyMarch 15, 2021

Make sure your boat is ready for boating season by getting a free vessel safety check.

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Mar152021

running out of fuel on your boat

Running out of fuel on your boat

SafetyMarch 15, 2021

Running out of fuel on the water can be inconvenient and sometimes even dangerous.

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Feb92021

propane safety for boats

Propane safety for boats

SafetyFebruary 9, 2021

If you use propane on your boat more often in the colder months, learn to use it safely.

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Feb92021

EPIRBs and PLBs

EPIRBs and PLBs: Essential safety equipment

SafetyFebruary 9, 2021

In case of an emergency on the water, carry an emergency beacon on your boat so you can alert authorities to your position.

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Feb92021

figure eight knot

Knots to Know: Figure eight knot

Knots to KnowFebruary 9, 2021

Use the figure eight knot as a stopper knot to prevent a line from sliding through a retaining device.

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