BROWSE POWERBOATING ARTICLES

Powerboat cruising through clear waters near a lush island, with fishing gear visible on deck under a bright sky.

Crew Overboard

Crew ("Man") Overboard (MOB) is fortunately relatively rare, but chances are that in your sailing career, it will happen.
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Coast Guard helicopter performing a daring search and rescue operation over open water under clear blue skies.

Personnel Emergencies

Human life is certainly the most precious entity on any vessel. Preparation and knowledge of how to handle medical emergencies can make you a living hero with living friends and relatives.
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U.S. nautical chart featuring symbols, terms, and navigational routes for powerboating. 13th edition, April 15, 2019.

Chart Symbols

Studying a harbor layout does very little good without understanding the symbols and what they signify. It pays to learn the symbols found on nautical charts.
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Running Aground

If you have run aground, invent a time machine then go back in time and take the NauticEd Coastal Navigation course and the NauticEd Electronic Navigation course.
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Illustration of a powerboat on water, showing the mechanics of a marine propulsion system.

Jet Propulsion Boat Systems

Jet propulsion engines, while more commonly associated with smaller, high-performance powerboats and personal watercraft, have found applications in larger vessels, including powerboats over 26 feet and even large ships such as ferries.
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Electronic Navigation

We are well into the 21st century. Chances are that within 30 feet (10 meters) of you right now there are 2-3 GPS-enabled potentially lifesaving devices: your iPhones and iPads, Android phones and tablets, and perhaps even your watch.
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Powerboating degree scale with 10' and 33 degree and 32 degree markers for optimal navigation and safety analysis.

Know Your Chart

A navigation chart, whether electronic or paper, is your friend. It is the primary source of hazard information. Symbols on the chart can give you the information to plot a safe journey.
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Catamaran crew anchoring in sunny waters, ensuring stable mooring. Perfect day for a powerboating adventure!

Powerboat Mooring Procedures

The procedure for tying to a mooring is theoretically very easy. You simply motor up and using a boat hook, grab the float and attach to it to your boat.
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Powerboat navigating rough seas against rocky cliffs, showcasing thrilling marine adventure and wave-crashing action.

Operating in Waves

Heading Into Waves (Bow-on or Head Seas) Reduce Speed: Slow down to minimize the impact of hitting waves head-on.
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Diagram of a right-handed boat propeller in reverse, showing blade directions for up and down sweeping.

Prop Walk – The Wash Lift Effect

There are two combined reasons that work in unison to create Propwalk. And they are not what you might think. The two effects are the p-factor and the wash-lift factor.
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Powerboating course press release: boats maneuvering in wind, docks at marina. NauticEd training announcement.

NauticEd Expands into Powerboat Training with Launch of New Course Series

Discover NauticEd's new Powerboat Courses, offering comprehensive training and certification for beginners and experienced boaters. Learn navigation, docking, safety, and more with globally recognized certifications, including a FREE Navigation Rules Course. Enroll today and gain the skills to charter powerboats confidently!
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