Tag: Boating 101

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Navigating Locks Safely on Your Boat

8/7/2022 - Joseph Carro, USCG Boating Safety Locks are more common in some areas than others, so navigating the intricacies of “locking” isn’t something you’ll encounter every day. Still, it’s a reality you’re likely to come upon at one time or another, so it’s important to understand the basics. Navigation locks are… SEE MORE

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What Are The Dog Days Of Summer?

8/5/2022 - By Farmers' Almanac Staff. The phrase is a reference to Sirius, the Dog Star. During the “Dog Days” period, the Sun occupies the same region of the sky as Sirius, the brightest star visible from any part of Earth. Sirius is a part of the constellation Canis Major, the Greater… SEE MORE

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Boating Safety 101: How to Recognize Heat Stroke

8/3/2022 - By Ace Boater. Heat stroke is also known as sunstroke. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency which requires immediate attention. It occurs mostly in the very young, or the elderly with health problems. Working or exercising in hot weather or hot conditions without drinking the necessary amounts of fluids is the… SEE MORE

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Boating 101: What to Do if You Run Aground

7/28/2022 - By BoatUS Many groundings happen on soft bottoms, so often you can get off without help — if you move quickly and employ the right tactics. A moment's inattention and you find yourself straying from the channel, firmly stuck in the mud. Now what? First things first: Don't Waste Time… SEE MORE

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Boating 101: How to Communicate on a Marine Radio

7/10/2022 - By Boat US. To use your VHF, turn it on and pick a channel, set the squelch to the point where you don't hear any white noise, and begin talking. Things to remember when you are on the radio: Monitor channel 16 when you are not actively in conversation with… SEE MORE

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Free Online Boating Safety Courses

6/17/2022 - By BoatUS. Now that we are almost into July, one of the busiest months for recreational boating, it is a good time to brush up on boating safety. Recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard, approved by NASBLA and your state boating license agency, Boat US offers the only free online… SEE MORE

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Boating 101: Boat Launch Etiquette

6/10/2022 - By Discover Boating Every boater should know the rules of the road—or what's also come to be known as basic "boating etiquette" for safe, courteous navigation—before pulling away from the dock. However, there's another set of mostly unwritten rules comes into play at the launch ramp. A popular boat ramp can be a busy… SEE MORE

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Boating 101: Spring Checklist

5/16/2022 - By John Page Williams. Hooray for spring! It’s time to get out on the water. But first, make sure your boat is ready to run smoothly, reliably, and safely. (And even if you have been fishing all winter, it’s a good time to check over your rig for an even… SEE MORE

What New Boaters Need to Know: The Best of Boating 101

4/16/2022 - Now that summer is just around the corner and social distancing rules are being lifted across the country, we can't wait to safely hit the water this summer! We've collected some of our most important boating and safety articles for a quick refresh before you leave the dock. This SPRING… SEE MORE

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Boating 101: What Should Be in My Safety Kit?

2/20/2022 - Ben Franklin’s observation that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is good advice under any circumstances, but uniquely and immensely appropriate for the open waters and your boat safety kit. When getting ready for a voyage, there is no such thing as being overly prepared. When… SEE MORE

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