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CLYC Archives
Articles and files of
interest are stored here.
Rules of the
Road – from the Files of Capt’n Ed:
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Rules of the Road#1- Failure to Take Early Action and Bearing Error Cites as
Factors in Collision of Container Ships
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Rules of the Road #2-Passenger Ferry Collides with Pleasure Craft
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Rules of the Road #3- St. Lawrence Pilot Faces Charges in Collision with
Sailboat
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Rules of the Road # 4 - Crew member of sailboat dies in collision with bulker off Long Island,
New York
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Rules of the Road #5
- Barge hit railroad as tug maneuvers to avoid hitting
sailboat
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Rules of the Road #6
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Tug-barge hit pleasure boat
anchored in channel.
Safety,
Helpful Hints and Maintenance: -
Useful
information for
the boater.
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Gunk-holing on the
Carolina’s Inner
Banks
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This is delightful
presentation - by our own Gray Riddick
- of the many beautiful spots to anchor for the afternoon or overnight in
our own backyard.
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Adjusting the Squelch Volume on Your Marine VHF
Radio – Seems simple till you miss a critical VHF hail.
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The Fine Art of Anchoring Your Boat
– A basic handbook on anchoring for the pleasure boater.
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Spring Commissioning – A valuable checklist to help you get ready for the
upcoming boating season.
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How to Drive a Boat – An hilarious look at boating by Dave Barry.
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Winterizing your Boat (Winterizing,
winterizing1,
winterizing2,
worksheet) – A checklist of “to do’s” when winter is on it’s way.
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"Learn to Sail" Manual – This is the basic sailing manual used for the
“Learn to Sail” program. Feel free to use it for your own brush-up or for
guests who are new to sailing.
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Docking and Undocking Your Boat – Your boat and dock are a major
investment. Make sure they take care of each other.
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New Lifejacket Rules for Children – Based on new Coast Guard regulations,
ALL CHILDREN UNDER 13 YEARS OF AGE MUST WEAR AN APPROVED
LIFEJACKET WHILE ON YOU BOAT.
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United States Coast Guard Vessel Safety Check Rules
(Page
1,
Page 2) – Outline all the elements of the Coast Guard Safety inspection.
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Using Your Marine VHF Radio – This isn’t CB! Make sure you know and follow
the rules.
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