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Blog 8 min

Why AIS Is An Important Tool For All Boaters

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Over the past years, we’ve about a lot of boat electronics, like what’s an MMSI…

November 6, 2024 Read →
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How to Celebrate Thanksgiving on a Boat

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) By the time Thanksgiving rolls around, northern boaters have their boats entombed in shrink wrap…

November 6, 2024 Read →
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Everything Boaters Need to Know about VHF Radios, Licensing & MMSI Numbers

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) If you ask a long time sailor, they may tell you about the olden days…

October 10, 2024 Read →
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8 Things You Might Not Know About Charts

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) The other day I was reading about navigation and charts, and I came across a…

October 10, 2024 Read →
Blog 7 min

Do You Need a Captain’s License?

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Recreational boaters often wonder about licensing, training, and what you need to buy or operate…

September 7, 2024 Read →
Blog 6 min

Tying the Last Knot: Navigating the Emotions of a Boat Sale

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) It’s been said that the two happiest days in a boat owner’s life are the…

September 6, 2024 Read →
Blog 9 min

Sailors Live By The Wind, But All Boaters Live With It

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) To sail successfully, you need to observe with great care. You need to identify what…

August 3, 2024 Read →
Blog 7 min

What To Know About Red, Right, Returning and Navigation Basics

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Most beginning boaters have heard the “Red, Right, Returning” rule, which tells you how to…

August 2, 2024 Read →
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Why Your Boat Needs a Mid Season Safety Checks

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) It’s hard to believe we’re already past the Fourth of July. It feels like we…

July 11, 2024 Read →
Blog 10 min

A Boater’s Guide to Synoptic Charts

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Over the last couple of months, we’ve talked about air pressure systems and weather fronts.…

July 10, 2024 Read →
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