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How To Be Safe When Boating on Crowded Waters

8/4/2023 - By James Moffitt. Boating on crowded waters over holiday weekends or during busy fishing seasons can be stressful, irritating, and even dangerous. Being confident in your understanding of basic maritime norms and boating safety will make it easier for you to safely navigate crowded waterways and avoid crashes. Below is… SEE MORE
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The Secrets of Ships’ Super Smooth Hulls

8/2/2023 - By Chris Baraniuk. In the late 1700s, King George III glimpsed the future of shipping. Sir Charles Middleton, comptroller of the British Royal Navy, approached the monarch with a vision. His pitch came with a demo—a specially modified model of a warship called the Bellona. The king’s eye soon fell on the… SEE MORE
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Better Boating Etiquette

8/1/2023 - By soundingsonline.com. Ever wonder why power boaters and sailors often misunderstand each other’s intentions? It all comes down to understanding the other’s needs. While the intentional disruption of a day on the water is quite scarce, unintentional disruptions are usually the result of a misunderstanding of rules. In other words,… SEE MORE
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Worldwide Shark Attack Summary for 2022

7/27/2023 - **Update (January 2026):** For the latest shark attack statistics and trends read here: Shark Attack Statistics: Understanding Coastal Safety Risks. By The Florida Museum of Natural History. The Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File investigated 108 alleged shark-human interactions worldwide in 2022. ISAF confirmed 57 unprovoked shark… SEE MORE
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Boaters Beware: Top 5 Most Dangerous Sea Animals

7/22/2023 - By oceangrafixblog.wordpress.com. This summer, a female otter off the coast of Monterey, California, is harassing wakeboarders and surfers, stealing and sometimes destroying their boards. It’s gotten so bad that a wildlife crew is trying to capture her. Her “cuteness” becomes mildly terrifying in this video, where she charges at a man in… SEE MORE
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How to Dress for Kayaking

7/16/2023 - By paddling.com. Warm Weather & Water If you live in a hot part of the world that has warm water, dressing for kayaking is simple. Your biggest challenge will be staying cool, hydrated, and protected from the sun, and this should be something that you're used to doing. The most… SEE MORE
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Calif. Proposes 300% Registration Fee Increase

7/11/2023 - By soundingsonline.com. California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2024 budget includes a 300% boat registration fee increase, and BoatUS and the nonprofit Recreational Boaters of California are asking boat owners in the state to voice their concerns about the rate hike. “Most citizens can understand, over time, the need for modest increases… SEE MORE