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Areas of the Boat. A history of Port, Starboard, Stern, and Bow

Areas of the Boat

June 14, 2021
What are the areas of the boat called? The areas of the boat are:  Port (left side), Starboard (right side),...
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National Safe Boating Council Wear It Life jackets save lives

Life Jackets

June 7, 2021
HOW DO LIFE JACKETS SAVE LIVES? Life Jackets provide buoyancy.  That is to say, the ability to float in water. ...
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Abandoned Boat Sticker

Abandoned Boat

June 1, 2021
The Abandoned Boat Process:  The CT DEEP’s Marine HQ states the following. Abandoned Boat:  Under Section 15-140c of the CGS,...
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Connecticut Clean Marina

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...
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Anchoring a Boat

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...
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Checking out the Navigational Rules for Boating

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...
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Safe Water Skiing Endorsement

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...
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Engine Cut Off Device

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...
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What is a Preferred Channel Buoy

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...
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