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Paddling in Connecticut
May 27, 2025
Paddling in Connecticut: A Hidden Gem for Water Lovers Paddling in Connecticut, with its winding rivers, serene lakes, and scenic...
Paddling in Connecticut: A Hidden Gem for Water Lovers Paddling in Connecticut, with its winding rivers, serene lakes, and scenic...
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The Backfire Flame Arrestor (BFA)
May 13, 2025
The backfire flame arrestor is a critical safety device on boats, especially those with gasoline-powered inboard engines. Here’s a breakdown...
The backfire flame arrestor is a critical safety device on boats, especially those with gasoline-powered inboard engines. Here’s a breakdown...
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Regulatory or Informational Markers
April 8, 2025
Regulatory or Informational Markers are there for a reason. White and orange buoys and markers are often used in maritime...
Regulatory or Informational Markers are there for a reason. White and orange buoys and markers are often used in maritime...
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General Sailing Safety
March 19, 2025
Sailing in Long Island Sound is a fantastic experience, but safety should always come first. Here are some general...
Sailing in Long Island Sound is a fantastic experience, but safety should always come first. Here are some general...
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Mayday Calls
July 30, 2024
What Is a Mayday Call? Mayday calls serve as an internationally recognized distress signal used in emergencies. Mariners use it...
What Is a Mayday Call? Mayday calls serve as an internationally recognized distress signal used in emergencies. Mariners use it...
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Lateral Aids: Buoys and Beacons
June 24, 2024
We like to start with “Buoys float and Beacons are fixed” Both can be found on your nautical charts. And...
We like to start with “Buoys float and Beacons are fixed” Both can be found on your nautical charts. And...
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Digital Selective Calling
June 12, 2024
Digital Selective Calling: How it works by West Marine DSC “Digital Selective Calling” is a feature built into all Fixed...
Digital Selective Calling: How it works by West Marine DSC “Digital Selective Calling” is a feature built into all Fixed...
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Connecticut Coastal Boater Endorsement
January 29, 2024
The Connecticut Coastal Boater Endorsement is a class offered by Connecticut Boating Certificates LLC covering basic navigation skills. The materials...
The Connecticut Coastal Boater Endorsement is a class offered by Connecticut Boating Certificates LLC covering basic navigation skills. The materials...
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NASBLA 2022 Accomplishments
December 22, 2022
NASBLA 2022 Accomplishments Top 8! 1. RECORD DELIVERY OF BOAT PROGRAM COURSES The BOAT Program had a record setting...
NASBLA 2022 Accomplishments Top 8! 1. RECORD DELIVERY OF BOAT PROGRAM COURSES The BOAT Program had a record setting...
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