February 2012

Cold weather boating

Get the most out of winter boating by knowing what to do and what to bring aboard to stay safe on the water.

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Know your range

You can use a range to safely navigate a narrow channel, quickly check your GPS position and determine compass deviation.

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Blue lights flashing

Don’t panic when a Coast Guard patrol boat pulls alongside. Get a vessel safety check, and know what to expect if your vessel is boarded.

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Constrictor knot

The easy-to-cast constrictor knot is frequently used as a secure binding for closing a sack or to fasten a line to another line for in-line pulling.

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