Here are tips on show to steer your boat through a maze of obstacles. The slow speed slalom exercise is designed to teach a boater how to change course accurately, by applying the correct amount of steering control. We need to maintain control of all parts of the boat to make sure they clear any [...]
Inspecting the ropes on your boat is an important thing to do. Read more about this below: Hi, I am Albert Hedgepeth with Expert Village and today we’re going to talk a little bit about boat maintenance. One important thing to think about, whatever you are doing with boat management and maintenance, is your ropes. [...]
Boating safety is one of the most important items to review prior to any trip out on the water. Watch this video for tips on how to make your guests and children safer on your boat. Hi! My name is Chris Edmonston with the BoatUS Foundation talking to you today about boating safety. Right now [...]
Life Jackets are one of the most important items for safety on your boat. The video appears to have been cut short, but thanks to the BoatUS Foundation for some valuable insights about life jackets. Hi! I am Chris Edmonston with the BoatUS Foundation talking about boating safety. Today, we’re going to talk about life [...]
The numbers are staggering! Out of all the boating fatalities in 2007, 82% of victims were not wearing their life jackets. With plenty of summer weather still ahead, Coast Guard Petty Officer Adam Eggers has some tips for us on how to stay safe on the water and how to be prepared should something go [...]
Here are good reminders of the basics of Dive Flag Awareness when boating: Summer time often means boaters and divers are sharing the same water. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, here are some tips to follow: • Boaters, when you see a red flag with a white diagonal stripe, this means there are [...]
