Articles related to "Marine Weather"

The Beaufort Force scale provides mariners with a useful tool for estimating both wind speed and anticipated sea state in universally understood terms.

Good information concerning marine weather and possible trouble is available at your fingertips. Find out more about the National Weather Service and their products.

Observations made by shipboard observers are the basis of the Voluntary Observing Ship Program. This weather data is needed to develop accurate ocean weather forecasts

After seeing overwhelming public support, the US Coast Guard has decided to continue its support of high frequency weather broadcasts and warnings.

Water level observing stations measure storm and severe weather conditions allowing development of accurate forecasts to support coastal public safety.

Marine Radiofax is a service provided by the Coast Guard and National Weather Service to broadcast weather charts and forecast information to vessels at sea.

Suggestions for gifts that any boater will love to receive. The boater in your life will welcome a gift that is both practical and well suited to their avocation.

Lightning causes more injury and death than tornadoes in the United States and mariners have significant risk of being struck by lightning.

Purchase and use of a NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards receiver can provide an early warning of hazards like natural disasters and environmental emergencies.

Marine VHF radios are a valuable tool for safe boaters. Learn more about use and selection of the proper channels on your boat's radio.

Irish Water Safety, an organization chartered under law in Ireland to promote water safety, offers fourteen tips to improve boating safety.

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Understanding the structure, development and behavior of water waves is an important seamanship skill that boaters should understand.

Christmas is coming and it never hurts to daydream about new toys for the boat or your nautical lifestyle.

Fall is the time duck and other waterfowl hunters are out in the field. Taking a little time to prepare will make the next trip on a boat duck hunting safer for everyone

Use a pre-departure inspection checklist and look your boat over before each trip. A little time spent preparing for your next trip can save major headaches later.

Continuing list of warnings, watches, advisories and statements provided by the National Weather Service for severe weather such as thunderstorms, flooding, snow, storms.

Take time in September to visit the Les Cheneaux Island Community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and enjoy paddling in Lake Huron.

A few hints for better winter fishing and boating safety in cold water from BoatU.S. Anglers.

Boaters of all types share the same waters and effective communications are a key to safe boating. Boaters can communicate with each other in a number of different ways.

Check out the 14th Annual Strictly Sail Chicago Boat Show Jan 29-Feb 1, 2009. Over 100 sailboats, 250 exhibitors and luxury hotels make this boat show a weekend favorite.

John Kimantas, an avid kayaker based in North Vancouver, British Columbia discusses kayaking gear, paddling safety and writing his books on paddling.