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  • Keep a Proper Lookout

    As boat captain, it's your responsibility to maintain an unobstructed view from the helm.

    By Steve Griffin posted Mar 25th, 2020
    Rule 5 requires that every vessel “shall at all times maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing…
  • Engine Cutoff Devices

    Why You Should Always Use Your Engine Cutoff Device

    Simple and mechanical, it’s practically foolproof—if you’re wearing it.

    By Steve Griffin posted Mar 19th, 2020
    A killswitch is a great addition to any boat, and could potentially save your life someday.
  • Improving Boating Skills

    Brush Up on Your Boating Skills

    Becoming a safer boater is good. Becoming a more competent and confident boater is better yet.

    By Steve Griffin posted Mar 18th, 2020
    Coursework, particularly the many nationally recognized courses available, lets you dip deeper into boating now, and safely enjoy being on the water later.
  • Avoiding Flooding Tips

    Avoiding, or Dealing with, Flooding

    Central to enjoyable boating is keeping water out of the boat.

    By Steve Griffin posted Mar 18th, 2020
    Use these tips to keep water out of your boat, or, if it's already flooded, learn how to pump it out.

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