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Inboard Operating Tips
June 9, 2025
🚤 Inboard Operating Tips for Boaters: Safe Operating Starts Here Whether you’re a seasoned captain or a weekend warrior, mastering...
🚤 Inboard Operating Tips for Boaters: Safe Operating Starts Here Whether you’re a seasoned captain or a weekend warrior, mastering...
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Reach Throw Row Go
June 5, 2025
Reach, Throw, Row, Go: The Smart Way to Save a Life When someone is struggling in the water, your instinct...
Reach, Throw, Row, Go: The Smart Way to Save a Life When someone is struggling in the water, your instinct...
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Tides in Long Island Sound
June 2, 2025
The Tides in Long Island Sound Tides in Long Island Sound are challenging to say the least. The Sound connects...
The Tides in Long Island Sound Tides in Long Island Sound are challenging to say the least. The Sound connects...
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Stormy Boating Conditions
May 28, 2025
What to do in Stormy Boating Conditions. Stormy boating conditions can be a major challenge. In fact, a general rule...
What to do in Stormy Boating Conditions. Stormy boating conditions can be a major challenge. In fact, a general rule...
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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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