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Practical, plain-English articles on boating safety, navigation, equipment, and exam prep.
2026-05-12
Right-of-way on the water, explained simply
Stand-on vs. give-way, head-on, crossing, overtaking — the rules, with diagrams.
2026-05-10
Required safety equipment: a printable checklist
PFDs, sound signals, distress signals, fire extinguishers, by vessel size.
2026-05-08
How to read buoys: lateral, cardinal, and special marks
Color, shape, lights, and what they tell you to do.