Jim Hendricks Tips for Backing Down Safely How to safely back down on big fish...and when to avoid it. By Jim Hendricks posted Mar 21st, 2018 How to safely back down on big fish...and when to avoid it. AustinBlu Foundation: Promoting Safer Boating Through Technology Founded in the wake of tragedy, the AustinBlu Foundation believes technology can make boating safer. By Jim Hendricks posted Mar 21st, 2018 Founded in the wake of tragedy, the AustinBlu Foundation believes technology can make boating safer. Boat Hurricane Preparation and Protection 15 Ways You Can Prepare Your Boat for the Next Hurricane By Jim Hendricks posted Jul 26th, 2017 15 Ways You Can Prepare Your Boat for the Next Hurricane… 10 Steps to Fixing Fuel Leaks Safely repair fuel leaks with these tips. By Jim Hendricks posted Jul 26th, 2017 Safely repair fuel leaks with these tips. 10 Boating Safety Equipment Checks The start of the year is a great time to inspect your boating safety equipment. By Jim Hendricks posted Jul 5th, 2017 The start of the year is a great time to inspect your boating safety equipment. Anchored for the Evening: Post a Lookout to Stay Safe Posting an anchor watch will help keep you and your crew safe at night. By Jim Hendricks posted Feb 20th, 2017 Posting an anchor watch will help keep you and your crew safe at night. Rescuing a Man Overboard Key steps for retrieving a man overboard. By Jim Hendricks posted Sep 21st, 2015 Key steps for retrieving a man overboard. Sea Tow's Automated Radio Check System Boosts Boating Safety With Sea Tow's automated radio checks, you can make sure your VHF works without bothering other boaters or tying up the air waves. By Jim Hendricks posted Aug 4th, 2014 With Sea Tow's automated radio checks, you can make sure your VHF works without bothering other boaters or tying up the air waves. Bilge Checks: Essential to Boating Safety Checking your boat's bilge compartment frequently can help forestall an emergency at sea. By Jim Hendricks posted Sep 11th, 2013 Checking your boat's bilge compartment frequently can help forestall an emergency at sea. How to Create a Radar/Chart Plotter Overlay for Safer Navigation Use these tips to install an electronic compass and create a radar overlay. By Jim Hendricks posted Jun 24th, 2013 Use these tips to install an electronic compass and create a radar overlay. Pages1 2 › »