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How to Get Out on the Water (without a boat of your own)

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Back in January in an earlier installment of our “Boating for Beginners” series, we talked…

April 8, 2025 Read →
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Aids to Marine Navigation II – Beyond Lateral Marks

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Last year, we started talking about aids to navigation and discussed lateral marks and the…

April 7, 2025 Read →
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How Much Power Does A Boat Need And Use

Part II in our Series of Power and Electricity by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) In our first Electricity Basics article,…

March 4, 2025 Read →
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Destination: South Florida and the Keys

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Are you still itching to head somewhere warm for the winter and aren’t up for…

March 4, 2025 Read →
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Essential First Aid Skills for Boaters and Sailors

Picture this: You’re out on the water, the sun is shining, the waves are gently rocking your boat, and then—bam!…

February 14, 2025 Read →
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Essential Terminology Every Boater Should Know

Stepping onto a boat for the first time can feel like walking into a foreign country where everyone speaks a…

February 14, 2025 Read →
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What to Know About Cruising the Great Loop

By B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Many people think about crossing oceans or circumnavigating as the ideal boating adventure. Loading supplies…

January 14, 2025 Read →
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Visiting Your First Boat Show, What You Need to Know

By B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) If you’re thinking of getting into boating, here’s the next installment in our Boating for…

January 14, 2025 Read →
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So, You Think You Want to Own a Boat…

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Welcome to a new multi-part series on Getting Started in Boating! Over the next few…

December 11, 2024 Read →
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Adventures in Electricity: Ohm’s Law and You

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Or “why every boat owner should understand a little about electricity.” Unless your only boat…

December 11, 2024 Read →
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