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Docking in Wind and Current: Real-World Tips That Actually Work Here’s a rule that’ll serve you well for the rest of your boating life: approach the dock at the fastest speed you’re willing to crash at. Sounds dramatic, but think about it. If something goes sideways—and it will eventually—you want…
Man Overboard: What to Do When Someone Goes in the Water Nobody plans for someone to fall off the boat. It happens fast—a rogue wave, a misstep, someone leaning too far over the rail. One second everything’s fine, the next second you’re staring at an empty spot where a person…
When You See a Distress Signal: What Every Boater Needs to Know You’re out on the water having a great day when you spot something off—a boat dead in the water, someone frantically waving, maybe a flare arcing across the sky. What do you do? Most of us hope we…
Float Plans: The Simple Step That Could Save Your Life Look, nobody heads out thinking today’s the day something goes wrong. The forecast looks solid, the boat’s purring like a kitten, and you know exactly where you’re going. But the water’s got a mind of its own—weather changes, engines quit,…
Baby on Board: A Parent’s or Captain’s Guide to Safe Boating with Infants and Toddlers There’s nothing quite like seeing a family’s face light up when they’re ready to share their love of boating with the newest member of the crew. But as a boating instructor, I’ve also seen my…
Electrolysis in Saltwater: Why Your Boat’s Metal is Disappearing Understanding the silent killer of props, shafts, and through-hulls So you’re standing on the dock with your buddy, beer in hand, and he pulls his boat out for the season. The prop looks like Swiss cheese, the shaft’s got more pits…