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    What Boaters Need to Know About the New Engine Cut-Off Switch Law

    New law aims to reduce the problem of runaway boats and propeller strikes.

    By Jeffrey Moag posted Apr 13th, 2021
    A few simple precautions and the right gear can dramatically reduce the risk of your next hunt from a small boat.
  • Hunters heading out to the marsh

    Safe Boating Tips for Waterfowl Hunters

    A few simple precautions to dramatically reduce the risk of your next hunt.

    By Staff posted Nov 18th, 2020
    A few simple precautions and the right gear can dramatically reduce the risk of your next hunt from a small boat.
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    I Learned About Boating From This: Ignoring The Signs

    Ignoring boat engine gauges creates a safety hazard.

    By Jim Anderson posted May 19th, 2020
    In this article, an installment of the I Learned About Boating From This series, the first-person account of a dangerous situation develops because the skipper ignored…
  • Anchoring tips when leaving the sandbar

    Boat Anchoring Safety

    How bungled anchor handling almost caused a tragedy.

    By Miguel Garcia posted May 19th, 2020
    In this article, an installment of the I Learned About Boating From This series, the first-person account of mis-handling the anchor is re-rold. Anchoring at a coastal…

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