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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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Understanding Weather Fronts: Key Insights for Boaters and Sailors

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) If you watch a weather report, on a national level, you’ll often see the meteorologist…

June 10, 2024 Read →
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Decoding Barometers: The Importance of Understanding Pressure Changes

Part I, of iNavX’s Multi-Part Weather Series by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Barometer, n.: An ingenious instrument which indicates what…

May 7, 2024 Read →
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Why Boat Yard Safety is so Important

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) It’s that time of year again, when everyone in the temperate zones is scrambling to…

April 6, 2024 Read →
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When the Weather Turns Foul, Because it Will!

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Years ago, when I was shopping for my first set of foul weather gear after…

April 6, 2024 Read →
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A Cruise on the Chesapeake – What To Know

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the U.S. and also has some of…

March 15, 2024 Read →
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