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Boating Safety Tips
Did you check the weather forecast and are your navigation lights functioning? How do you deal with a man-overboard situation and what should you always have aboard in case of an emergency? Don’t fret, these articles will address your questions about safety aboard.
How To Report A Boating Accident
What needs to be reported, when to report it and how to file.
How To Prepare For The Big Blow
Important tips to help you protect your boat during hurricanes and other major storms.
Abandon Ship Preparedness: A Survival Checklist
DYI Ditch Bag and Other Practical Info
Into the Abyss: Lessons Learned
Sue LaNeve look's back on her accident as a learning moment.
Dog Days of Summer Pricing at Boaters University (Videos)
Plus, Chris Parker's 'Weather 101' Is Now Accepting Students
Boaters University Launches ‘Safety & Rescue at Sea’ (Video)
International Maritime Safety Expert Mario Vittone Teaches the Course
Radar: It's More Than Just Collision Avoidance
Lessons from attending a seminar with Terry Sparks author of Radar Made Simple for Cruisers
A Drogue for MOB Recovery? Powercraft Applications? (Video)
Test Proves Concept, But How Practical Is It?
Instructors Signed for Boaters University 2018
Weather, First Aid and Safety at Sea Are the Topics
Navy Removes Commanders of Stricken Ship, Praises Crew
Read the Complete Investigation Report, Illustrated.
A Lesson on Flares (Video)
Coasties from the Mid-Atlantic Region Share Tips for Using Flares and Reporting Flare Sightings
Advice For Waterborne Eclipse-Watchers (Video, Maps)
Oregon, Great Loop and ICW Lie Beneath the Totality Highway
How To Prep Your Inflatable Life Jacket (VIDEO)
While inflatables have a reputation for comfort, they do require a little preparation for the season that’s best done at least a day before your first outing.