Boating Weather Warnings
Weather services will also provide weather warnings, such as small craft or gale warnings for a certain area, as well as fog predictions.
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Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
This is a big page with a lot of text. BUT knowing that the biggest killer in boating is drowning, it is just a good idea to take special notice of this page.
Fire Extinguishers and Requirements
Fire Extinguishers are given a letter rating that matches the type of fire they will be battling.
Turning Made Easy – by Prop Dynamics
When a powerboat is moving forward you’ll notice that it turns more easily in one direction than the other, this is due to a dynamic effect called propeller torque or propeller-induced torque.
Types of PFDs
Here is a graphical explanation between a lifejacket and a buoyancy vest.PFD Type ratings are being phased out and replaced
Satellite Communications for Boaters
Satellite communications are an essential tool for boaters, providing reliable connectivity even in the most remote ocean areas where traditional communication methods like cell phones and VHF radios are not effective.
Boating Resume, Certifications, and Licenses
We have found that there is a lot of misinformation out there about certifications and licenses. So it is a good idea to clear this up now.
Dinghy Safety
When it comes to dinghy operations, the following is a dangerous attitude: “It’s only a short distance ashore—jump in, she’ll be right!”
Cleat Hitch
The cleat hitch is used to tie a line to a cleat securely. It’s essential for docking, as it allows the boater to quickly secure or release a line from a dock cleat.
Figure Eight
The figure-eight knot, or stopper knot, is used to prevent a rope from slipping out of a device or from running through a block or hole.
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