Boating education
New Boater Demand Soars Ahead of National Safe Boating Week 2024
· May 8, 2024 Boatsetter Captain Network Delivers Over $1 Million in Captain Payouts in 2023, as Company Shares Insights on +50% Growth in Captained Boating Experiences Miami, FL – May 8, 2024 – [...]
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Boat Clubs: Are They Worth It?
· May 3, 2024 On the surface, boat clubs seem like a great idea. Instead of buying a boat, you pay a monthly fee and have access to a range of different vessels. The [...]
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Inboard vs. Sterndrive: Pros & Cons of Each Propulsion System
· Jan 8, 2024 Boat propulsion systems can include inboard engines, outboard motors, outdrives also called sterndrives, jet drives and electric pod drives. Here, we’ll look at the pros and cons of inboard engines [...]
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How to Double-Anchor a Boat
Double-anchoring (or dual anchoring) a boat is exactly what it sounds like: Two anchors hold the boat in place. How to double-anchor a boat depends on a number of variables, [...]
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Boating Right of Way Rules: Understanding Meeting, Crossing, & Overtaking
Memorize the basics when it comes to whether the Rules of the Road favor your boat over another during encounters on the waterways. Think back to when you took your [...]
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7 Things to Consider Before Getting a Captain’s License
Mastering your boat is one thing, but formally being a master of a vessel is another. This worthwhile accomplishment comes with exacting but fair requirements. If you’re 18 or older, [...]
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Channel Markers & Navigation Aids: 3 Types of Buoys
Almost 72 percent of the Earth is covered in water, making it seem like a boater’s paradise where sailors and powerboaters alike can climb onboard their vessel and head for [...]
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African American Sailors & Anglers Throughout History
· Feb 1, 2023 · Updated Feb 14, 2023 African American sailors and anglers have made a mark on history, and many who did also made their mark on the crews with whom they served. The feats they accomplished, [...]
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What Information Should Be Included on a Float Plan?
Just like a pilot files a flight plan, boaters file float plans. If you’re new to boating, a float plan may sound unfamiliar, but it’s essential and easy to make. [...]
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Know Your Life Jackets: A Guide to Types and Safety Tips
With so many types available, how do you know which one to choose? Use this guide to understand the five main U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jacket types, what they’re best [...]
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7 Ways for Boaters to Celebrate World Ocean’s Day
· May 27, 2022 · Updated Nov 3, 2023 Boaters across the globe have always had a special connection to the world’s oceans. Maybe they captain a sailboat, powerboat, or motor yacht. Perhaps the boat is docked in US [...]
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Captains for Clean Water: Protecting Aquatic Ecosystems | #MindYourWake Series
Considering avid anglers are out on boats pretty frequently, they tend to be among the first to know when waters are polluted. Whether it’s plastic garbage floating on the surface [...]
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