Boating Basics
How to Back Up a Boat Trailer in 7 Easy Steps
At a busy launch ramp, with boaters lined up behind you, you’ll want to ensure you’ve mastered the art of backing up your boat’s trailer. Backing up a boat trailer [...]
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Dock and Dine Basics: Seven Tips for Success
Dock and dine experiences are a must-do for any boater. Not only is it great fun to arrive at a restaurant by the water, but it’s also usually an afternoon [...]
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Boat Navigation Lights: Understanding the Basics
For many boaters, the best way to end a beautiful day on the water is to watch the sun slowly drop below the horizon while it lights up the clouds [...]
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Affordable Boating: 7 Tips to Save Money on the Water
Affordable boating is a goal that everyone should want to thrive for, including us. The good news is that there are several ways to lower your boating costs without compromising [...]
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Running Out of Gas on a Boat: What Now?
Almost everyone has run out of gas while driving their car. A phone call to a family member, friend, or roadside assistance can usually resolve the issue with little danger [...]
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Sleeping on a Boat Overnight: 3 Options to Consider
Part of boating is going out on extended adventures, some of which may last longer than one day and that means you’ll need to sleep aboard. Sleeping overnight on a [...]
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Pre-Departure Boating Checklist: 20 Things to Do Before Leaving the Dock
Ever have that feeling you’ve forgotten something? Take a cue from airplane pilots and make a pre-departure boating checklist for your boat and it could prevent a significant inconvenience or [...]
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Tying a Boat to a Cleat Using a Cleat Hitch Knot
Learning the cleat hitch knot is a basic but imperative part of boating. There are many knots for boaters that are important to learn, but none can trump the cleat [...]
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Driving a Boat: 10 Tips for Operating a Boat
The next time you take out your own boat or rent a boat, you want to make sure you’re ready to take the wheel safely and with confidence, but what [...]
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7 Common Boating Fails, and How to Avoid Them
Boating is fun, but it does have a learning curve. Like any activity, boating has jargon (see 50 Nautical, Sailing & Boat Terms for Beginners), rules, and customs, and it [...]
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How to Get a Boating License or Boater Safety Certificate
When you rent a boat with Boatsetter, you always have the option of adding a captain—which means you don’t actually need a boating license to enjoy a day out on [...]
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50 Nautical, Sailing & Boat Terms for Beginners
Boating has its own vocabulary and if you’re going to be spending time on the water, you should understand a few basic boat terms. Knowing these will make you safer [...]
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