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Man Over Board Procedures and Equipment

"MAN OVERBOARD" Two words no boater ever wants to hear but everybody who ventures away from shore on a boat must ready to react to. Executing a successful M.O.B. rescue will depend on a number of factors...

9 comments    sports sailing rescue
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Boat Outfitting

Certain boat parts are necessary for safety , docking and the appearance of the boat. The right boating accessories allow one to enjoy the boating experience to the fullest while considering safety.Boat...

2 comments    safety fishing fishing boat
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Boating Safety Tips

Summer is just around the corner and with summer comes time to go boating and while you can't be one hundred percent assured that you will be safe the next time you go boating, I do hope that the following...

4 comments    hubchallenge boating boats
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A cellphone does not replace your boat's VHF radio

I had a very interesting conversation with a seasoned boater last week RE the need for marine communications on todays close to shore boats. This boater's view, I have learned, matches many other...

0 comments    recreation communication safety
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Safe Reef Anchoring

How to safely anchor on the reef, without loosing your reef pick anchor.

1 comment    sports fishing length
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Boating Season - Safety First

Boating season is here.  Remember boaters safety tips during this season. Here are some facts -- Why boaters caution is a must!  The top five accidents on waterways are collisions with another vessel,...

0 comments    hubchallenge safety safe boating
Tree fell near Cobram without warning.  Luckily the person inside was unharmed.  So be warned it can be risky camping under large overhanging trees.  You may not be so lucky71

Use common sense and make your holiday camping safe for everyone

We all get excited and rush around planning the food, you make sure you have packed all the fishing gear and the licenses are all up to date. But!! How many times have you seen caution go out the...

5 comments    water safety trees
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Buying a Boat--Some Considerations

So you are considering buying a boat! Woo hoo! After all it's not everyday you do it, because boating is an expensive sport, but it can be fun and exciting, providing you take your time and cover all the...

2 comments    tips friends fishing
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HELPING TO PROTECT AMERICA'S WATERWAYS

STAYING SAFE -- "America's Crime Prevention Column" with Bruce Mandelblit COAST GUARD NEEDS EXTRA "EYES & EARS" FOR WATER SECURITY & SAFETY With summer almost here, millions of folks will soon start...

0 comments    safety security ocean
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How to Choose a Boat and Stock It for Fun

The excitement of shopping for a boat can be breathtaking. So many sleek and power-loaded options to choose that you easily lose site of what you need. Before you get a whiff of the new boat smell at the...

0 comments    boating rafting water bottle
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