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Clean Marina Program
May 24, 2021
It’s everyone’s job to keep our waterways clean. You can join the Clean Marina Program and be proud to do your...
It’s everyone’s job to keep our waterways clean. You can join the Clean Marina Program and be proud to do your...
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Anchoring a Boat
May 18, 2021
Anchoring equipment Let’s familiarize ourselves with the equipment when anchoring a boat. The Anchor Rode consists of all the pieces...
Anchoring equipment Let’s familiarize ourselves with the equipment when anchoring a boat. The Anchor Rode consists of all the pieces...
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Navigational Rules for Boating
May 10, 2021
LETS GO OVER SOME BASICS When we discuss Navigational Rules for Boating keep in mind that above all, it is...
LETS GO OVER SOME BASICS When we discuss Navigational Rules for Boating keep in mind that above all, it is...
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Safe Water Skiing Endorsement
May 3, 2021
WHAT IS THE SAFE WATER SKIING ENDORSEMENT The Safe Water Skiing Endorsement has been a part of Connecticut boating education...
WHAT IS THE SAFE WATER SKIING ENDORSEMENT The Safe Water Skiing Endorsement has been a part of Connecticut boating education...
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Engine Cut Off Switch
April 27, 2021
THE NEW LAW ON ENGINE CUT OF SWITCHES The United States Coast Guard announced on April 1, 2021 that the...
THE NEW LAW ON ENGINE CUT OF SWITCHES The United States Coast Guard announced on April 1, 2021 that the...
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The Preferred Channel Buoys
April 16, 2021
PREFERRED CHANNEL BUOYS Ah the dreaded Preferred Channel Buoys, what are these beasts? This buoy sinks vessels in the blink...
PREFERRED CHANNEL BUOYS Ah the dreaded Preferred Channel Buoys, what are these beasts? This buoy sinks vessels in the blink...
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Boating and the Weather
April 5, 2021
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER WHILE BOATING Whether you are out on the lakes or on Long Island Sound weather plays...
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER WHILE BOATING Whether you are out on the lakes or on Long Island Sound weather plays...
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High and Low Tides…what should you know
March 30, 2021
WHAT IS HIGH AND LOW TIDE Tides are the vertical movement of water caused by the gravitational pull of the...
WHAT IS HIGH AND LOW TIDE Tides are the vertical movement of water caused by the gravitational pull of the...
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The Information on a Capacity Plate is Vital
March 23, 2021
WHAT IS THE CAPACITY PLATE The Maximum Capacities Label or Plate is required on powerboats less than 20 feet with...
WHAT IS THE CAPACITY PLATE The Maximum Capacities Label or Plate is required on powerboats less than 20 feet with...
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