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Fishing For A Right Of Way
An angler with many lines out encounters another boat while trolling. What to do? It's simple. Real simple.
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Estimating Distance Off
Got a tape measure and a piece of string? You can use them to find out how far away you are from, say, a lighthouse.
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When And How Electronic Charts Are Updated
Not as often as most boaters might think. Find out how and when your electronic charts are updated with critical navigation information.
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Navigation Mnemonics
Memorizing some of the basic nautical rules is made way easier through these fun rhymes.
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Lessons Learned From Being Caught In The Fog
The sonar — and then the horns — went on the fritz just when thick fog rolled in, making them sitting ducks for collision or grinding aground.
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Boat Sound Signals Time To Sound Off
When caught in a situation with restricted visibility, you'll need know how to let others know where you're located — and interpret where they are.
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5 Ways To Sharpen Your Sailing Skills At Home
From knot tying apps to sailing simulators, there's plenty to occupy the land-locked or winter-bound sailor.
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Lookout Camera System
LOOKOUT camera system synthesizes data from charts, AIS, radar, and the cloud into one intuitive, 3D augmented reality view.
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Northeast Boaters
Don’t miss your chance to comment on a proposed removal of dozens of federally maintained coastal buoys from New York City to the Canadian border.
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