Tag: boating safety
Boating Safety: Part 2 of 16 – Safety Equipment
February 14, 2014
Both the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) have a required list of safety equipment that must be present on all vessels when anchored or underway. As stated in Chapman’s Piloting ... READ MORE
Category: Recreation, WaterTags: Boating Safety
Boating Safety – Nautical Terms
January 24, 2014
We are going to begin a series of articles on our website that will help local and visiting boaters become safer while on the water. The articles will cover such topics as safety equipment, anchoring, rules of the road, and trailering. We ... READ MORE
Category: WaterTags: Boating, Boating Safety, Nauticla Terms
Boating Safety: Part 1 of 16 – Nautical Terms
January 24, 2014
Going over terms used in boating may seem like a trivial exercise but clear communication between captain and crew, captain and other vessels, and captain and dockhands can make situations flow smoothly. Here are a few nautical terms for this ... READ MORE
Category: Recreation, WaterTags: Boat Safety, Boating, Boating Safety, Nautical Terms