Monthly Archives: July 2010
Man Fined for Shooting Flares When Not In Distress
The Coast Guard has fined a Gloucester, Mass., man who was shooting flares even though he was not in distress on July 4, 2010. Coast Guard Station Gloucester was able to identify the man, who was fined 180 dollars when … Continue reading
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Weather 101 – What Clouds Tell Recreational Boaters
The U. S. Coast Guard recently reported 37 distress calls as thunderstorms raged through Chesapeake Bay. And that’s just in the Bay. Here is a reminder on how to “read” the weather to avoid finding yourself in such a situation. … Continue reading
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Coast Guard reminds boaters to be safe during Lobster Mini Season
The Coast Guard reminds all divers and the boating community to be safe this lobster mini season, Wednesday and Thursday. The lobster mini season brings with it a significant increase in the number of boaters and divers in Florida’s coastal … Continue reading
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Hurricane Preparation Checklist
Now that tropical storm ”Bonnie” has fizzled in the Gulf of Mexico and oil spill recovery operations have resumed after a four day pause, it is not the time to forget about the remainder of hurricane season. Here is a list … Continue reading
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Why Should I Carry One If It Is Not Required?
Everyone should by now be familiar with all the USCG equipment required to be on you boat before leaving the dock but is it time to rethink that list and add something? What about an anchor? An anchor is not … Continue reading
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But I Don’t Want To Be In Charge! Part 1
As a friend of mine once said, the only thing better than owning a nice boat is having a good friend who owns one. None of the headaches, none of the problems, none of the responsibility but all the fun … Continue reading
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Running Aground
Despite all efforts to stay off shoals, beaches, or rocks, groundings do happen. It is said that there are only three kinds of skippers, those who have run aground, those who will run aground, and those that have but won’t … Continue reading
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