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New to Boating? Need to Refresh Your Knowledge?  Perhaps This Will Help   A Compilation of Articles  By Capt. Peter Kane                           An Introduction to Safe Boating By Capt. Peter Kane           Table of Contents   1.     Preface 2.     New to Boating? 3.     What are the “Rules of the Road” 4.     A Need to Know 5.     What Now? 6.     Communication 7.     Other Means 8.     Fundamentals of Navigation 9.     Aids to Navigation                     Preface      

I often think about boat owners who either need or choose to have others perform maintenance and repairs on their vessels. It can be...

Marine safety education is a fundamental aspect of ensuring the well-being of individuals and the protection of marine environments. As...

Osprey Marine is now the owner of a Symbol 42. She was located at a slip in Osprey Marina (must have been an omen), Rock Hall, Maryland....

A few years ago, I started writing a book about my experiences on the water and my love for boating. This might interest some of my readers since, as boaters, we often have much in common. I intend to publish it on the blog as a series, releasing each installment approximately a week apart. I believe that having a personal reason for documenting one's life is sufficient motivation, but a stronger case can be made if the writer assumes that their story will interest others.

This summer, I was invited to meet the new owners of a boat at my local marina. They had bought the vessel without a survey and were...

It always amazes me how few boaters have a fixed VHF radio aboard their vessel. In some cases a hand held radio is sufficient. If you...

In January of this year I enrolled in a Safety at Sea Seminar sponsored by the Storm Trysail Foundation. I was informed about this...

In any business, searching for new ideas to expand your venue is an essential part of growth. Many chartering businesses tend to remain...

The VHF radio found aboard most vessels is, by far, one of the most important assests a boat can have. The modern VHF radio includes...

I will never forget the "miracle on the Hudson" when Captain "Sully" exemplified the role of a captain and leader. He acted not only in...

The Hudson River offers a unique opportunity to not only sail and cruise its' waters but to view sites reminding of us of times past. ...