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Navigating

Aug112022
navigate bridges safely

Navigate bridges safely

August 11, 2022

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

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Mar142022
navigation lights

5 navigation lights for your boat

March 14, 2022

When operating your boat at night, make sure you know what the various navigation lights mean and when to use them.

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Dec142021
How civil twilight and nautical twilight differ

How civil twilight and nautical twilight differ

December 14, 2021

Understanding the difference between civil twilight and nautical twilight can help you better plan boating activities.

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Oct132021
How to lock through

How to lock through

October 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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May122021
boating in restricted visibility

Boating in restricted visibility

May 12, 2021

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

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Sep142020
How to navigate a boat

How to navigate a boat

September 14, 2020

Good navigators rely on GPS as well as charts to get to where they want to go.

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