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Know Your Lights At Night!

June 4, 2015

Captain’s Tip: Know your lights at night!     Photo courtesy of Alex France

Boating Safety Checklist

June 3, 2015

Captain’s Tip: Inform passengers and use this boating safety checklist before setting sail:   http://www.nmma.net/assets/cabinets/Cabinet466/ABYC_BoatingSafetyChecklist_2013.pdf

Important: Test Your CO Detectors Now!

May 27, 2015

Captain’s Tip: Test any onboard marine carbon monoxide detectors regularly & keep the boat’s cabin well ventilated. Also, be aware that the UL Mandated 5 year end of life phase is starting soon for many CO Detectors. Learn more about why your CO Detector is chirping and what to do about it.   For more…

Is the Water Warm Enough?

May 27, 2015

Captain’s Tip: It’s been a long, cold winter for many & while it seems obvious – remember to check the water temperature before diving in!   http://www.safetyresource.org/water_safety/hypothermia.html    

Practice makes perfect, review the Rules of the Road (Water)

May 27, 2015

Captain’s Tip: Practice makes perfect. Review the ‘Rules of the Road’ by taking a boater safety course or on-the-water training:   http://www.discoverboating.com/beginner/courses.aspx

Don’t drink and Boat

May 27, 2015

Captain’s Tip: Avoid alcohol on the water. The effects of alcohol are exacerbated by sun and wind.   Here are some more safe boating tips: http://www.discoverboating.com/beginner/safety/tips.aspx

Happy Memorial Day

May 25, 2015

Happy Memorial Day. Thank you to all those who have proudly served our country. We salute you!   As you get ready to start your boating season this Memorial Day Weekend, let’s not forget our Veteran’s who have served. Take a Veteran out onthe water this season…

Wear Your Life Jacket and Be a Part of History

May 14, 2015

Be a part of history – find a local “Ready, Set, Wear It” event and help break a world record while promoting lifejacket wear. http://www.readysetwearit.com/     There’s more than one type of lifejacket: http://www.discoverboating.com/resources/pfd.aspx

Boating Safety Check

May 7, 2015

Captain’s Tip: Don’t forget to get a safety check by your local @USCG Auxiliary Make sure you & your vessel are ready for a fun season on the water. A safety check by your local USCG Auxiliary will ensure you’re ready for the season.   http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=VDEPT