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80Man 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...
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67Airlines, I want a lifejacket AND a parachute under my seat!
One thing that baffles and mystifies me about "in flight emergency procedures and equipment", is the futility of it all. It seems to me that the whole display put on by your friendly air Stewards and...
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78Buying your first Kayak
The first thing you need to do when purchasing a kayak is determine they style of paddling that you want to accomplish with the boat. Do you want to travel overnight? in the ocean? just for day paddles? Do you...
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65Purchasing a PFD (lifejacket) for paddling
There are two main types of outer materials available on PFD's today. Nylon Cordura Nylon can be found on most PFD's under $100 while cordura is found on most PFD's over $100. As stated in my hub on...
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59Teaching a Dog to Swim: A Photo Essay
So, in trying to teach his dog to swim, my dad had to go through various trial and error methods, including figuring out a way to get her in and out of the boat. Check out the photos below to see what...
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59How 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...
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69Life Jackets, Life Vests & Lifepreservers
The lifejacket is the most important piece of safety equipment on any vessel and must be in a good condition and accessible. Lifejackets are very important safety devices and should not be left lying about,...
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