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Why "Always Wear Your Life Jacket" Might Be Terrible Advice
Of course you should wear a life jacket, but it’s not as simple as just saying “always.”
17 Hours in Long Island Sound: A Survival Story (Video)
Hear how one man spent 17 hours fighting for his life after his kayak capsized in Long Island Sound.
Marine Diesel Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Upgrade your boating skills and test your boating knowledge with online classes from Boaters University | AIM Marine Group, powered by Power & Motoryacht, Soundings, PassageMaker, Sail, Outboard and Yachts International.
Anchors & Anchoring
Upgrade your boating skills and test your boating knowledge with online classes from Boaters University | AIM Marine Group, powered by Power & Motoryacht, Soundings, PassageMaker, Sail, Outboard and Yachts International.
Boat Handling
Upgrade your boating skills and test your boating knowledge with online classes from Boaters University | AIM Marine Group, powered by Power & Motoryacht, Soundings, PassageMaker, Sail, Outboard and Yachts International.
Weather 101: Basics
Upgrade your boating skills and test your boating knowledge with online classes from Boaters University | AIM Marine Group, powered by Power & Motoryacht, Soundings, PassageMaker, Sail, Outboard and Yachts International.
Ritchie Navigation's Newest Course: Ready to Boat
Course aims to help students become safer, more confident boaters
What To Do After A Boating Accident
The right preparation, safety equipment and knowledge can go a long way to minimize damage.
Tips on Anchoring
Here are some great tips on anchoring from Chuck Hawley's new Boaters University course, Anchors and Anchoring.
Anchoring Tip #4: Rode Selection
The perfect anchor won't do you any good without a proper rode.
Anchoring Tip #3: Anchoring and Mooring Etiquette
Nothing is worse than boats going crash in the middle of the night, learn to anchor respectfully.
Anchoring Tip #2: Fast Deployment
Being able to anchor in under a minute is important for potential boating emergencies.
Anchor Tip #1: Choosing the Best Anchor
An anchoring tip from Chuck Hawley's new Boaters University course: Anchors and Anchoring.
Boaters University: Anchors and Anchoring
Does anchoring make you nervous? Not sure about spending the night on the hook? Learn the ins and outs of anchoring with anchoring specialist, Chuck Hawley in this new course from Boaters University.
Boaters University: Anchors and Anchoring
Does anchoring make you nervous? Not sure about spending the night on the hook? Learn the in's and out's of anchoring with anchoring specialist, Chuck Hawley in this new course from Boaters University.
EPIRBS Alone Do Not Save Lives
Mario Vittone explains why an EPIRB alone is not enough in his Soundings magazine column, Lifelines.
How to Maneuver Your Boat in Close Quarters
The expertise you employ maneuvering in close quarters has as much to do with skill as it does with proper planning.
Simple PFD Rules Could Save Your Life
Mario Vittone, Soundings and PassageMaker contributor, and Safety and Rescue at Sea instructor, goes over how to pack your life jacket to survive falling overboard.
Safety and Rescue At Sea New Promo Video
Good luck is a bad safety plan for boating, here is why you need to be prepared.
Boaters University: Boat Handling
Improve your docking and boat handling skills with this course from Boaters University.
Dog Days of Summer Pricing at Boaters University (Videos)
Plus, Chris Parker's 'Weather 101' Is Now Accepting Students