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Boating Hints & Bits

Boating Articles and Information
Capt'n Ed's Files - Safety Articles on Rules of the Road, Accidents and their Resolution
 
  • SITUATION # 1 - Failure to Take Early Action  - Collision between two containerships
  • SITUATION # 2 - Ferry Collides with two Pleasure Boats - Pleasure boat fails to display proper lights
  • SITUATION # 3 - ST. Lawrence Pilot Collides with Sailboat - Two die on sailboat
  • SITUATION # 4 - Sailboat Collides with Bulk Carrier - Radar and radio contact do not prevent collision
  • SITUATION # 5 - Barge Strikes Railroad Bridge - Tug takes emergency measures to avoid hitting bridge
  • SITUATION # 6 - Tug Hits Pleasure Boat in Channel - Fatal tug and pleasure boat collision in Long Island Sound
 
Pleasure Boat Operation Hints
 
  • HINT # 1 - Docking and Undocking
  • HINT # 2 - The Fine Art of Anchoring Your Boat
  • HINT # 3 - Using Your VHF
  • HINT # 4 - Adjusting the Squelch/Volume on your VHF Radio
  • HINT # 5 - Tying Your Boat Effectively to the Dock
 
Boat  Maintenance
 
 
Cruising
 

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