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Boating - Power & Sail

Clean Boating - How to do Your Part
Be an environmentally responsible boater.
Navigation Lights - Sidelights
Learn if your navigation lights are legal
Pre-Season Checklist
Tips to remembering all the things you need to prepare for the boating season.
Boating Under the Influence
Find out how a terrible tragedy could have been prevented.
Radio Communications 101
Get the simple facts on VHF Marine Radio use.
A Scrape in the Dark - Tips to Anchoring
Anchoring can be frustating. Learn a few tips to ease the pain.
How Can the Moon Affect Tides?
Ever wonder why the tides are higher at certain times of the month and year?
Everyday Phrases and their Nautical Origins
Ever wonder where all those nautical terms came from? Here are a few.
Sailor's Security
September 11 has changed the world. Even the world of boaters.
Winterizing Your Boat
Winterizing your boat. Learn the do's and don'ts to keep you boat safe over the winter.
Teak/Drag Surfing Claims Another Life
Yet Another life Claimed By That SILENT KILLER As New Boating Fad Opens The Door To Carbon Monoxide Lethal Dangers
Teak Surfing
The dangers of carbon monoxide
Inspect Flame Arresters to Save Lives
Preventative maintenance can save lives.
Navigation Lights - Buyers Beware
Are your boats lights legal?
Coast Guard Advisory to Recreational Boaters on Fuel Leak Hazard
Learn about USCG recall danger.
Changing Oil Preserves Engine Life
Learn a simple was to extend your engines life.
Protecting Your Boat In a Hurricane
What to do with your boat to minimize damage.
National Safe Boating Week Reminders
National Safe Boating Week 2001 is focusing on encouraging boaters to wear their PFDs. Here are a few other "reminders".
Technology Update - Digital Selective Calling Radios
Keep abreast of the ever changing technology revolution.
Battle of the Bilge
What evil lies in that deep dark space called the bilge?
Coast Guard Issues Mandatory Recall of Dangerous Houseboats
Urgent message from the USCG
Documenting Your Boat - FAQs
To document or to not document your boat that is one of the freqently asked questions.
Technology Update - Digital Selective Calling Radios
Learn about the latest in marine radio technology.
Battle of the Bilge
Learn how to keep your bilge ship shape.
Minimum Requirements for Boats in Canada
Canadians should be aware of extra required equipment.
GPIRB - the smart EPIRB
What could be better than and EPIRB and a GPS? A GPIRB! If you are a boater who operates offshore or in the Great Lakes, this could be the best "life insurance" policy you could own.
Update: Boating Regulations
Keep up to date with the ever changing State boating regulations.
What Does 'Pounds of Buoyancy' Mean?
How does a life jacket hold you up?
Navigation Lights - Sidelights
Is your boat legal? Of course, you say...it is a brand new boat.
Do You Need a Captain's License?
What is a 'passenger for hire'?
Winterizing Your Boat
Protect your investment with proper winterization
State Boating Education Law Update
Keep up with the ever changing State rules and regulations concerning safe boating.
Potential Tragedy Avoided
Learn how an outing on a perfect day can potentially turn into a tragedy.
VHF RADIO VS. CELLULAR TELEPHONES
The Coast Guard does not advocate cellular phones as a substitute for the regular maritime radio. Find out why.
Navigation Rules Changes
Look at what is new in the Rules of the Road
RescueStreamer - A Great Idea!
A valuable aid to save your life!
Operating Around Barges and Towboats
Always be on the lookout for danger when operating around barges and towboats.
Life Jackets...So Many, So Different
All you ever wanted to know about PFDs.
Ceremony for Renaming Your Boat
Is a renaming ceremony really necessary or is it just a myth. Read on to find out.
National Safe Boating Week May 20-29
Support Boating Safety Organizations by joining in National Safe Boating Week. Wear your PFD.
USCG Proposed Rulemaking
Find out what changes the USCG is proposing and why they want your comments.
Preparing Your Boat for the Season - Pre-Season Checklist
In order to assure a safe and uneventful season make sure that you go through the list below and make a note of any discrepancies that need attention.
Boating Etiquette
Manners count even in boating. Learn how to be an etiquette boater.
Engine Cooling Systems Explained
Learn how your cooling system works and how to trouble-shoot problems.
Electrolysis and Your Props
Be kind to your prop by not letting it be eaten away.
Dockside Do's and Don'ts
Learn how to be a good dockside neighbor and also protect your boat.
Mildew Removal and Control
Getting rid of that winter mildew build-up.
The Life Expectancy of the Marine Engine
How long will your gas or diesel engine last?
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Fuel
Fuel-You have to have it so you might want to learn about it.
Running Aground
What to do when your aground.
Procedure For Abandoning Ship
Going down with the ship is not a good idea.
Operating in Reduced Visibility
Precautions to take when things get "Foggy"
Marine Fire Extinguishers - Which is best for you
Which fire extinguisher do you need?
Did Your GPS Rollover - Mine Didn't
Find out what happened during the GPS rollover week.
Trim Tabs, an Explanation
Ever wonder what the trim tabs really do, now you know.
Trailering Your Boat
Answers to questions on trailering
Help Prevent Drowning with These Tips
What to do to recognize potential drowning accidents.
Trailer Boats-Is the Plug In?
Things to remember before you launch.
Legislative Update for Recreational Boaters
Keep abreast of new regulations both state wide and national.
"How Many People Can Fit in a Boat?"
Find out how to recognize if you boat is being overloaded.
What do Mark Twain and your depth sounder have in common?
Samuel Clemens was a master paddle wheel operator. Find how he discovered his pen name.
Boat Smart from the Start - National Safe Boating Week 1999
1999 National Safe Boating Week. Boat Smart from the Start. Wear Your Life Jacket.
Charter's Checklist
Be prepared by using the Charter's checklist. Don't leave home without the essentials.
Pre-launch Checklist
Get your boat ready for spring with this checklist.
Preventable Tragedy
A little common sense can prevent tradegies.
Weather 101 - Cloud Formations
Find what you always wanted to know about weather but were afraid to ask.
Weather Proverbs
Many of the weather proverbs you grew up hearing are based in fact.
1997 U.S. Boating Accident Figures Highest Ever
Review the most current accident reports from the USCG.
Looks Like Chicken Pox - AKA Blisters
How to take care of those dreaded blisters.
Displacement Wars or Life on the Bridge
What if you were boating along and look up and see a large tanker headed for you, what could that Capt. be thinking?
Quick Sailing Tips and Techniques
Some quick tips and techniques to help hone your sailing skills.
When Is Weight Not Weight
When is Weight Not Weight? - The Matter of Tonnage -
But I Don't Want To Be In Charge - Part II
What should you do if you suddenly find yourself in charge of a boat that you are not familiar with.
But I Don't Want To Be In Charge!
Winterizing Your Boat
The History of Navigation
Keeping Your Charts Current
More NOAA Weather Information
Finding Charts Online
Weather Links
Tides
Hypothermia
International Code Flags
Learn what International Code Flags Stand For
Bridges
Buying a Boat
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Aides to Navigation
Accident Reports
Why Do Heavy Boats Float?
Visual Distress Signals
Fire Extinguishers and Safety
Personal Watercraft (PWC) Safety
Anchoring 101
But I Don't Want To Be In Charge (Continued)
Learn what to do if, because of an unusual circumstance, you find yourself in charge of a power vessel.
But I Don't Want To Be In Charge (Continued)
Learn what to do if you suddenly find yourself in charge of a power vessel.
Distance To The Horizon
Passenger/Crew Orientation
Heavy Weather Part II
Heavy Weather -- Part I
Prevent Outboard Breakdowns with Simple Maintenance
Outboard maintenance and upkeep. Prevent outboard breakdown with simple maintenence.
Navigating the Net for Boating Information! Start Here!
Navigating the Net for Boating Information.