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Jet Ski and PWC storage: Don't let Winter Damage your Ski

By: John Glimmerveen

Steps to Take When Operating a Canal Lock: A Point-by-Point Guide to Negotiating Locks on British Canals

By: John Welford

Operating Locks on British Canals: The Procedures for Taking a Narrowboat Up or Down a Lock

By: John Welford

Safety and Courtesy when Working the Locks: How to Operate Locks Safely on British Waterways

By: John Welford

Winter Boat Preparation for Storage: Actions to Take After Being Hauled Out

Fall and Winter Dangers of Carbon Monoxide: Cold Weather Increases the Chance for CO Poisoning and Deaths

Coast Guard Search and Rescue Resources: Federal Agency Brings Many Tools to Bear into its SAR Efforts

How to Winterize a Boat: Steps for Laying up a Vessel for the Winter Season

By: Sheila Gaquin

Houseboat Safety: Review Important Safety Tips Before Every Houseboat Vacation

By: Michelle Corbin

The Value of Wearing a Lifejacket in Cold Waters: Personal Flotation Devices Save Lives During Winter Weather Boating

Lessons Learned in Texas Boating Survival Story: Take Steps Now to Improve the Odds of Rescue at Sea

Boats and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: CO Poisoning Does Not Only Occur in Houses or Cars

By: Kenneth Rosen

Recreational Boating Fatalities Increase: Coast Guard Sees a Rise in the 2008 Fatality Rate

The Dangers of Alaskan King Crab Fishing: Safety Practices Boaters Can Learn from Commercial Fishermen

Register PLB and EPIRB Locator Beacons: Coast Guard Issues Safety Alert Urging Beacon Registration

NTSB Chairman Comments on Boating Safety Demands: States Still Need to Make Important Regulatory Improvements

About Boating Safety and Boat Ed: New Ways to Gain State Water Safety or Boating Skills Certification

Summer Boating Safety Tips: Staying Safe While the Heat is On

Bird-Free Boats: Keeping Pest Birds Off Boats and Marinas

By: Fran Prisco

Boaters Can Learn from Commercial Fishermen: Try the Safety Techniques and Equipment Used by Marine Professionals

Constructing an Abandon Ship Kit: Put Together a Bailout Bag for the Boat

Safe Boating Preparation and Training: Education is Key to Safety on the Water

Hoax Distress Calls Waste Funds and Risk Lives: Coast Guard Seeks Assistance in Reducing False Reports

Avoid Boating Under the Influence BUI: Alcohol Use is a Significant Factor in Boating Fatalities

USF&WS Boating Infrastructure Grant Program: Funding Source for Construction of Recreational Boating Facilities

AMSEA Marine Safety Instructor Training MSIT: A Premier Alaska-Based Cold Water Train-the-Trainer Certification

Why Do Some People Not Heed Weather Warnings: NOAA Report Uncovers Reasons the Public Minimizes Storm Threats

Personal Flotation Devices and Children: Pediatric Open Water Safety Recommendations

Alcohol Use Among Recreational Boaters: Factors for Intervention to Prevent Boating Accidents

Understanding Boat Capacity: Overloaded Vessels are at Risk of Swamping or Capsize

Wear It! The 2009 Safe Boating Campaign: Annual Safety Message is to Always Wear Your Life Jacket

Watch for the Diver Down Flag While Boating: Divers Depend on Boaters Being Alert and Watching for a Warning Flag

Fourteen Steps to Safe and Enjoyable Boating: Boat Tips from Irish Water Safety to Come Home Safely

The Recession and Boat Safety Gear Expenses: Could the Downturn in the Economy Affect Safe Boating

The Landing Loop, a Product Review: How To Dock a Boat Safely and Easily with This Handy Device

By: Sheila Gaquin

Alaska Sees Low Recreational Boating Fatalities: 2008 Marks Fewest Deaths Seen in 25 Years on Alaskan Waters

Weather Warning for Commercial Fishermen: Irish Water Safety Offers Winter Boating Advice

Phase Out of 121.5/243 MHz Radio Beacons Nears: Coast Guard to Discontinue Monitoring Old EPIRBs on 1 February 2009

Life Ring Buoys Installed on Auckland Waterfront: Efforts Underway to Improve Rock Fishing Safety on New Zealand Coast

How to Restore a Boat's Brass Fittings: Clean and Polish Brass so it Looks Like New

By: Sheila Gaquin

MAIB Analysis of UK Fishing Vessel Safety: Marine Accident Investigation Branch Report for 1992 to 2006

Over Reliance on GPS Risks Safety: Dependence on Technology Seen as an Increasing Safe Boating Threat

Early Winter Warning for Boaters: Transport Canada Warns the Boating Public to Beware of Cold Water

Moisture Control for Stored Boats: Absorbag Technology is Now Available to Recreational Boaters

Promoting the Science of Survival: ACR Advances EPIRB Emergency Radio Locator Beacon Technology

Boat Yard Lift and Hauling Safety: Suggestions for Safe Boatlift and Marine Haulout Operations

Storing Boats Fueled with E-10: BoatU.S. Organization Recommends Leaving Tanks Full for the Winter

Steel Drums Make for Poor Blocking: A 55 Gallon Drum is Not Adequate Shoring for Upland Storage

Coast Guard Presents BRP an Award: Bombardier Recreational Products Receives USCG Boating Safety Award

Pontoon Boat Handling Safety Tips: A Few Extra Precautions Can Prevent Unexpected Vessel Behaviors

Self Righting Lifeboats Make Crews Safer: R.N.L.I. Introduces the Tamar Self-Righting Lifeboat

By: Christine Fadhley

Storm Tide Stations Guard Seashore: Hardened Water Level Observing Platforms Part of National System

Boat and Vessel Maintenance Guide: Spare Parts and Preventive Maintenance Can Save a Weekend Getaway

VHF Terminology: Marine Radio Vocabulary

By: Sheila Gaquin

Aids to Help Couple Boat Trailers: Devices that Can Assist in Hitching a Tow Vehicle to a Trailer

Lightning Safety Awareness Week: NOAA Offers Tips for Avoiding Risks When the Thunder Roars

Marine Radio Mayday Call: How to Make an Emergency Call on the Water

By: Sheila Gaquin

Marine Radio Channels: VHF Channels for Recreational Boaters

By: Sheila Gaquin

Decrease of Deaths on the Water: 2007 Boating Statistics Do Show Rise in Accidents and Injuries

SeaBis Electrolysis Control System: Preventing Electrolytic Corrosion and Electric Shock Drowning

Neglect Can Damage Boat Trailers: BoatUS Angler Describes Common Causes of Boat Trailer Service Calls

Boating Safety Equipment Checkup: Spring is an Excellent Time to Check Essential Boat Gear

Commercial Fishing Safety Rules: Coast Guard Proposes New Rulemaking to Better Protect Fishermen

Ways to Get in Trouble Boating: Ruin Your Next Boat Outing in Ten Easy Steps

U.S. Boating Statistics 2006: A Summary of Boat Related Deaths, Injuries and Property Damage

Avoiding Propeller Strike Injuries: Boat Prop Accidents are Traumatic and Preventable

Autotether and Falls Overboard: A Multifunction Wireless Lanyard and Alarm System Enters the Market

Marine Fire Extinguisher Standards: Safety Standards for Onboard Portable and Fixed Extinguishers

AMVER Search and Rescue Program: The Worldwide Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System

Automatic Boat Battery Protection: Marine PriorityStart System Stops Batteries From Going Dead

Automatic Identification System: Using AIS Equipment Can Improve Recreational Boating Safety

AMSEA Flooding Control Production: Video Details the Knowledge and Tools to Needed to Prevent Sinking

California Coastal EPIRB Rescue: SARSAT Technology Makes a Critical Contribution in SAR Mission Save

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