December 2010

Dress to protect

Layering on the right clothing is your best defense against hypothermia when boating in cold weather.

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Check your antenna

Regular inspection and testing are the keys to ensuring that your VHF antenna will work when you need it.

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Avoid head aches

Toilet troubles can really spoil a day on the water, but these pointers will help keep your marine sanitation system running smoothly.

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Reef (Square) knot

Use the reef knot only in low-stress, noncritical situations, as it will capsize easily. Used properly, it will bind something such as a reefed sail.

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