Potential LED Interference With VHF, DSC, and AIS Communications (Video)
The USCG issues a Marine Safety Alert on this potential issue after numerous reports of degraded radio communication
Navigational Rules
Boating Collision: Tallship vs. Dinghy (Video)
A video from a few years ago is making the rounds. Watch it here.
Fundamentals of Seamanship: Navigational Rules
It's important to know the rules because safety is not an option
Seamanship: Narrow Straits
Understanding our responsibilities for operating in narrow channels with large ships
Test Your Nautical Knowledge (Quiz)
Are you captain material? Take our quick quiz on Navigational Rules to find out.
The Importance Of Rule 5 And Situational Awareness
An important Seamanship article from our friends at Soundings Magazine regarding COLREGS Rule 5.
Look Out!
Seamanship columnist and Boaters University Instructor, Robert Reeder, talks about the importance of maintaining a proper lookout
Lessons Learned from Navy Tragedies
Two Navy destroyers; two tragic collisions. Capt. Bill Pike investigates what went wrong in the Pacific.
Collision Avoidance: Lessons Learned from a Crossing Situations Mishap
Analysis of the collision between the Washington State Ferry Chetzemoka and the yacht, Nap Time.
Radar: It's More Than Just Collision Avoidance
Lessons from attending a seminar with Terry Sparks author of Radar Made Simple for Cruisers
Night Watch: Tips & Tricks for Running at Night
Boaters University Instructor for Fundamentals of Seamanship: Rules of the Road course, Robert Reeder gives us advice on the importance maintaining a proper lookout while running at night.
