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Before you embark on your next boating adventure, remember that safety is paramount. Equip yourself with the essential skills needed to navigate confidently and handle emergencies by taking a comprehensive boating safety course. 🌟 What You'll Learn:👇 1) Navigation Mastery: Understand how to chart your course and avoid hazards. 2) Emergency Procedures: Be prepared for unexpected situations with the right knowledge. 3) Boating Laws: Stay compliant with Arizona regulations to ensure a smooth, trouble-free experience. Let's make every journey on Arizona's beautiful lakes and rivers a safe and enjoyable one! 🚤 #boatingsafety #arizonaboating #staysafeunthewater

How to host holiday gatherings in your RV: If you’re spending your winter vacation at the campsite, you’ll need to spend your time off preparing for guests. Here are some tips to make the holidays camping in your RV a major success. ➡️ Decorate your RV ➡️ Assess your RV’s space and seating ➡️ Prepare you RV for guests ➡️ Ask people to contribute With the right preparation and approach, your holiday gathering should be merry, bright, and full of quality time with loved ones. Once you have the hosting under control, here are some additional ideas, such as a gift exchange, to entertain your guests. Read the full blog ↓

Day 2: National Safe Boating Week Tip for Pleasure Craft Boaters Around Commercial Navigation As motorboat and pleasure craft season reaches its peak, mariners must stay vigilant and prepare for the unexpected. Situational awareness is crucial, as poor judgment or inattention can cause a motorboat to get too close to a tow, lose power, or face other issues, potentially leading to a dangerous situation where the boat may go under the tow of barges. Shown here is Amherst Madison's M/V CAPT. ED HARRIS, traveling upbound on the Kanawha River with six empty barges. This area, known as the Winfield Pool, passes through St. Albans, Nitro, and the Charleston City Front, which are popular spots for pleasure craft, especially on weekends during the summer. To enhance safety, the CAPT. ED HARRIS has deployed "Last Chance Lines" draped over the head of its two strings of empty barges. These lines serve as a last-resort lifeline for individuals in a pleasure craft that may go under the tow. They provide a critical opportunity for someone to grab on and avoid going under with their boat. This safety measure has proven effective in the past and is an important strategy to potentially save lives. #NationalSafeBoatingWeek #LastChanceLines

National Safe Boating Week - Tip #3: No Alcohol and Drug Use We all want to enjoy ourselves, and for many, that includes spending time on the water. However, it’s crucial to prioritize safety while out on a boat or other pleasure craft. Alcohol and drug use can significantly impair your ability to operate a vessel, leading to an increased risk of accidents. To ensure everyone’s safety, designate a sober operator for your craft. Remember, responsible boating means making smart choices that keep you and your passengers safe. Let's make this National Safe Voting Week memorable for all the right reasons! #nationalsafeboatingweek #noalcohol #nodrugs

With the new boating season fast approaching, we share Managing Director Alistair Hackett’s advice on prepping your onboard safety equipment - so it’s ready to go should you ever need it. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/dsHcNfqp #SummerSeason #BoatPrep #BoatingSeason #OceanSafety #BoatSafety #SailingSafety

Is your brand taking steps to keep boaters safe on the water? If so then get the credibility and recognition for your efforts. The National Boating Safety Awards, call for entries is open. These awards will be presented at IBEX on October 2. If you have questions about how to get involved or suggestions of brands that should enter please let me know #marineindustry

Lessons from a 2 week camping trip (post 8 of 8): Find your joy. This trip is a LOT. The event is technically a city for the 2 weeks because of its size (this year, 9,200+ attendees). There's so much to do and the temptation is to jam-pack the schedule with All of the Things! It's entirely possible to start the day with a class at 8 a.m. and not return to your own camp until after the parties wind down in the wee hours of the morning. Every day. That way leads to madness and burnout. Instead, I do the activities that bring me the most fulfillment: * I drive a golf cart as part of the Watch safety patrol (I'm on a caaaht) * I teach a class some years * I cook bacon & eggs for our kitchen meal plan every day Are these things work? Yes, of course. It's work I enjoy doing on behalf of others, which makes all the difference. Photo by Laura Peskett, showing our camp's main socializing space, hung with banners representing various group members.

From Novice to Captain: How The Hull Truth Empowers Boaters Boating is a popular recreational activity enjoyed by millions worldwide, providing a sense of freedom and adventure that is unparalleled. However, to truly enjoy and stay safe while boating, it’s crucial to have reliable information about boats, maintenance, and maritime regulations. One of the most respected sources of such information is The Hull Truth, a comprehensive online forum dedicated to all things boating. This article will explore the significance of The Hull Truth, its key features, and why it has become a go-to resource for boating enthusiasts #the_hull_truth https://lnkd.in/eWqY3MBP

🔊It is an important step to achieve mutual recognition across the EU and make boating holidays. Check out the full article below👇

As you set sail on your aquatic adventures, one skill that’s essential to master is boating knots. From securing lines to docking and anchoring your vessel, knowing how to tie the right knots can make all the difference in your boating experience. In this guide, we’ll explore five essential boating knots that every beginner should master, along with step-by-step instructions on tying them. The Bowline Knot The bowline knot is often called the “king of knots” for its versatility and reliability. It’s commonly used for tying a loop at the end of a line, making it ideal for securing to…