Hello friends. We don’t get to spend a lot of time during our licensing class on Paddling. As a result of this we have put together this article regarding Paddling Safety Tips and general reminders. There are tons of free information on paddling safety throughout the internet. There are tons of paddling safety classes both…
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Fly Boarding
WHAT IS FLY BOARDING Fly Boarding is becoming a very popular sport. It is done by connecting a fly board, jetted articulating vessel, or JAV to a PWC or Personal Watercraft. They are connected with a heavy duty hose. The hose is bolted on to the intake of the JAV and the steerable nozzle of…
Nautical Charts and Boating
WHY USE A NAUTICAL CHART Nautical Charts and Boating go way back. They say that many boaters are judged by their ability to navigate. Not sure who “they” are but I guess its true. Nautical Charts help us navigate in real time. Consequently charts help us plan our trip in the first place. In short,…
Areas of the Boat
What are the areas of the boat called? The areas of the boat are: Port (left side), Starboard (right side), Stern (rear) and Bow (front). It is interesting on how these modern terms came to be. It’s taken for granted sometimes. First and foremost there needed to be consistency on the ship. If a Captain…
Life Jackets
HOW DO LIFE JACKETS SAVE LIVES? Life Jackets provide buoyancy. That is to say, the ability to float in water. To begin with, what if you unexpectedly find yourself in the water? What if you jump in the water to save some one else? Moreover, what if you are no longer able to keep yourself…
Abandoned Boat
The Abandoned Boat Process: The CT DEEP’s Marine HQ states the following. Abandoned Boat: Under Section 15-140c of the CGS, an aggrieved person, or “Party with Standing”, submits a Notice of Abandoned Vessel along with a fee to the DEEP. The DEEP will make all the necessary checks and contacts required under the law. The…
Clean Marina Program
It’s everyone’s job to keep our waterways clean. You can join the Clean Marina Program and be proud to do your part! The following article is based on a letter from the Connecticut Marine Trades Association, Inc. They are leading the way in Connecticut. The Mission To begin with, Long Island Sound is a precious environmental,…
Anchoring a Boat
Anchoring equipment Let’s familiarize ourselves with the equipment when anchoring a boat. The Anchor Rode consists of all the pieces and parts used for anchoring. In addition to the anchor itself, the rode includes the line, rings, chain leader, and swivels to name a few. Nylon is a great choice for line as its elasticity…
Navigational Rules for Boating
LETS GO OVER SOME BASICS When we discuss Navigational Rules for Boating keep in mind that above all, it is everyone’s responsibility to avoid collisions. Meaning regardless of who’s fault it is or who may or may not have the right of way. With this in mind, boats do not have brakes and you should…