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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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Clean Drain and Dry
October 26, 2022
Clean Drain and Dry The following is an article on the DEEP’s Website. What are Aquatic Invasive Species An increasing...
Clean Drain and Dry The following is an article on the DEEP’s Website. What are Aquatic Invasive Species An increasing...
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United States Coast Guard
October 18, 2022
The United States Coast Guard is our 5th branch of the military. This is a small excerpt from their site. ...
The United States Coast Guard is our 5th branch of the military. This is a small excerpt from their site. ...
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Boating Tips for Beginners
September 6, 2022
Boating Tips for Beginners This article from the Boating for Beginners site in my opinion is a fantastic start for...
Boating Tips for Beginners This article from the Boating for Beginners site in my opinion is a fantastic start for...
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