by meg | Jan 29, 2023 | Boat Safety
Handling lines is a common part of many things every boat owner must do—dock a boat, tying up a boat, and anchoring a boat, are just a few examples. And when you are handling lines, there’s a good chance there may be some knot tying too. Here are five commonly used...
by meg | Aug 22, 2022 | Boat Safety, Uncategorized
Specific license requirements vary by state to operate a powerboat, sailboat or personal watercraft (PWC) on the waters in its jurisdiction, and most require some sort of boating safety and education certificate. Typically the boat license course can be completed...
by meg | Jul 28, 2022 | Boat Safety, Boats and ships, Marine
Why are anchors so important? Aren’t they just another part of the boat? Anchors are actually considered an essential piece of safety gear. It can not only hold your boat in place as you decide to drop anchor and go exploring for a few hours, but If your boat engine...
by meg | Jun 20, 2022 | Boat Safety
In boating, etiquette is more than just about polite behavior and waving at fellow boaters as you pass each other. Etiquette is also about safety for yourself, your crew, and the boaters around you. If you’re brand new to the sport, it’s best to learn a few rules...
by meg | May 23, 2022 | Boat Safety, Boats and ships
If you’re getting ready to launch from a ramp for the first time, you may feel a bit nervous and pressured to rush if there are other boaters around waiting to launch their boats. It’s good etiquette at a public ramp to be as efficient as possible when...
by Boat Float | Oct 15, 2021 | Boat Maintenance, Boat Safety, Uncategorized
Before going on any road trip, checking your car’s tire pressure is a pretty standard thing to do before you hit the road. The same should be done for the tires on your boat trailer before you head out with your boat in tow. The tire pressure on boat trailers often...
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