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March
24
boat usage, boating, Maintenance, Safe Boating, Spring Maintenance
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Your Spring Commissioning Checklist

If you’ll be preparing your own boat for launching this spring, our friends at WaterWay Guide and Boat US have compiled this list of items for your attention. Before You Launch Check the condition of antifouling paint and repaint if necessary. Inspect all hose clamps for rust and replace as necessary. Double clamp fuel... Continue reading
January
14
boat usage, buying a boat, Legal Stuff, Safe Boating
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Boater Education is Now Law in Massachusetts

It is now law that boat operators in MA obtain a boater safety certificate by passing a boater safety test. The certificate must be present on the boat being operated. The new legislation provides exemptions for merchant mariners, qualifies members of the armed forces, or students of a secondary or... Continue reading
June
28
boat usage, boating, Favorite Destinations
Comments Off on Tips on Watching Fireworks from Your Boat Around Cape Cod

Tips on Watching Fireworks from Your Boat Around Cape Cod

There’s nothing like watching a fireworks display from the privacy of your own boat. If you’re thinking of catching a show this week make sure that your running lights and radar are working properly; check the condition of your anchor gear and that you have all required safety equipment on... Continue reading
May
10
boat usage, boating
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Where to Fly Flags on Your Boat

In olden days, flags were the principle method of communicating from one ship or boat to another. You can still send messages via coded signal flags, but that practice has mostly fallen by the wayside with the advent of VHF radio. In today's yachting world, flags are still used for... Continue reading
April
13
boat usage, Favorite Destinations, Kingman Yacht Center
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Our Favorite Destinations: Scituate Harbor

Scituate Harbor is a centuries-old fishing village, steeped in maritime history, that has become a vibrant commercial community – bustling yet authentic. About an hour north of the Canal by powerboat, the harbor is picturesque, well-protected and easy to navigate. Aim for the red/white “SA” bell about half a mile... Continue reading
September
13
boat usage, Kingman Yacht Center, Safe Boating
Comments Off on New Discover Boating Safety Map Helps Boaters Practice “Boating Rules Of The Road”

New Discover Boating Safety Map Helps Boaters Practice “Boating Rules Of The Road”

Discover Boating launched a new interactive state-by-state safety map this month, providing boaters with an easy-to-use tool to find everything they need to know about licenses, boating safety, life jacket and education course requirements they'll need before getting on the water. Whether you're boating in your home area or planning... Continue reading

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