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BOATING sa MARINE NAVIGATION sa SAILING xx BOAT xx SPORTS xx WATER SPORTS Defensive boating. Advice on avoiding a collision with another boat. Visual clues, adjustments to course, rules of the road, etc. Outfitting for camp cruising. Selecting the right equipment means more comfort and safety for your boating adventures. Advice on clothing, camp gear, and packing. Includes a checklist. Advice on how to "read" a wave and handle a boat in adverse waves. Expertise for river cruisers. Advice on mastering the challenges of river cruising. Selecting basic rainwear for boating. Night piloting of boats. Advice on the proper lighting, navigation tools, etc. The ins and outs of inlets. Learning to read and navigate the inlet gateway to a harbor. Navigating (piloting) a boat through fog. Procedures and equipment suggestions. Boating etiquette. How to operate a boat without annoying or endangering other people. River piloting. Dealing with the challenges of boating on a river, including the curving shape of a river, changing currents, different rules of the road, etc. Prepare to be boarded. Advice on dealing with an inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard. Reading waves. Know how to predict and cope with various types of waves while boating. Shallow water boating. Using charts and depth finders to help guide a boat in shallow water. High-speed boat handling. Part 1. High-speed boat handling. Part 2. Boathandling in the wind. Blow-by-blow tactics for critical maneuvers. Handle an awkward boat in a windy situation by determining what the boat wants to do and then helping her to do it. Solo boathandling. How to avoid problems when going it alone on the water. Some tips. How to choose a boating jacket for your needs. Every boater needs an alternative, backup plan to find shelter when dealing with deteriorating weather. Boating hitchhikers. Words of caution about exotic plants and animals that threaten our waterways. Includes tips on halting the spread of zebra mussels and aquatic plants. Pointers on observing wildlife from a boat. Cruises without bruises. Dos, don'ts, and other tips on preparing for open-water passages using personal watercraft. Cold weather apparel for the boater. A buyer's guide to wetsuits, drysuits and PWC (personal watercraft) gear. Boating lessons for kids. How to teach boathandling basics to teenagers. Dogs and boats. Includes tips on safeguarding your pet around boats and water. Tactics for boating in heavy weather. Advice on operating personal watercraft which will keep you safe and help avoid conflicts with other users of the water. Preventing boat fires and what to do if a fire errupts. Man overboard! The five keys to a swift, successful rescue of an overboard crew member. High and dry. Correct procedures for dealing with an unintentional running aground. A drive for safety. Advice on correct procedures when piloting a ski boat. The ultimate off-road vehicle. Tips on using a boat to go on camping trips. Green machines. Advice on operating your boat in an environmentally-friendly manner. Common courtesy and good boating etiquette. Family affair. Ten tips guaranteed to get your children to love boating and watersports. Learning to ride a stand-up personal watercraft (PWC). Some tips. Pac 10 offshore tips. Ten items you need to know before venturing into the ocean out of sight of land in a small boat. Nine tips from a mother tell you how to plan the perfect family boating vacation. Fifty ways to save money on your boat, engine, trailer, PWC, accessories, equipment, etc. Eyes wide open. How to train your weather eye to know what you're seeing in iffy boating conditions. Fifty best cruising tips. How low can you go? Advice on traversing shallow water in large boats. Ground zero. Everything you need to know in order for your boat to survive the hurricane season. Learning the little things. Advice for females on becoming an expert boater. Baby on board. Ten tips from boating parents on keeping your kids safe and happy. Safe boating 101. Thirty tips from the experts. Getting grounded. How to correctly recover from running aground. Fifty paths to cheap boating. Tips on getting the most from your boating dollar. Looks at buying, selling, operating expenses, etc. Your first cruise. A few simple steps which can result in a dream adventure. Advice on studying for the tests leading to a U.S. Coast Guard captain's license. Tip on use and disposal of old aerial flares. Weathering the storm. How to handle stormy waters. Advice on boating with dogs. Man overboard. How to avoid man-overboard situations and what to do if someone does slip off your boat. How not to get lost. Advice on planning a cruising adventure. Sleep tight. Simple steps to avoid discomfort and aggravation while overnighting on a small boat. Boat camping 101. Includes a list of camping gear to take. Expect the unexpected. Proven safety measures for almost any onboard boating emergency. Basic right-of-way rules for boaters. Simple rules for cruising at night includes advice on running lights, speed, and navigation. Basic procedures for negotiating a rough inlet. Go with the flow. Advice on learning to read the tides. Tips for navigating foul-weather situations. Navigating around ships. What pleasure boaters need to understand about right-of-way and steering clear of bigger ships. Harbor etiquette. A guide to boating courtesy. Ungrounding your boat with a minimum of damage. Basic facts and equipment for safe boating outlined. The basic rules of motorboat safety and tips on dealing with boating emergencies. Simulation of motion with a personal computer. Part 4. Extended objects and applications for boating. Learning the rules of safe boating. Some tips. Twelve violations of good boating practices are cited. Tips on boat camping. How to handle ten boating emergencies. How to handle a power boat in offshore water. Various laws with which the traveling boater needs to be familiar. How to read and run a river. Tips on boating rivers. Basic equipment to take when you go cruise camping with your boat. A summary of the basic rules of the road which pleasure boaters must know and obey. How to handle heavy weather if you are caught on the water in a small boat. How to go boating without going broke. A look at ways to minimize your expenses from the choice of boats to looking for product substitutes. Tips on being prepared if someone falls overboard while boating. Crewing on an oceangoing yacht. Suggestions on gaining experience, planning your gear, how to make contacts, and the agreement to sail. Tips on camping afloat in a runabout outboard motor boat. How to handle a boating emergency. What's the first thing to do if your boat capsizes? If you're marooned with a dead engine? If you run aground? Some time-tested techniques that could save the day. Ten tips for navigating a lock. Eight ways to get back to shore if you run out of gas, plus tips on signaling for help. The ten worst boating blunders and how to avoid them. Simple safety tips to improve your summer boating fun. Eight boating crises and what you can do about them. How to make a boating rescue. Tips on handling a small boat in heavy weather. How to survive in a boat on rough water. Tips on boat camping and selection of the proper boat. Man overboard. Tips on saving a person thrown into the water from a boat. Includes instruction for making a throw-line bag and a check list of rescue steps. Cruising the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Includes tips on "bridge manners", anchoring techniques, planning, etc. Seven favorite boat cruising grounds are described. Emergency signaling. Know how to use distress signals at sea. Looks at radio, signal flares, flags, and dyes. Tips on siting and securing your boat to give maximum protection from a hurricane. Lightning lessons for the boater. How to protect your boat and yourself from lightning. Beat the heat. Tips for staying cool on your boat when the weather is hot. Looks at both physiological (human) considerations and such shading techniques as awnings, umbrellas, etc. Staying calm in rough water. Advice for boaters who find themselves in rough water. Big river hazards. Advice for the small-boat owner on the major hazards and obstacles that may be encountered when crusing on big rivers such as the Mississippi, Ohio, etc. Hearing is believing. A listing of the most common audible signals likely to be heard by the boater. Includes a quiz to test your knowledge of audible signals. Sun sense for boaters. Sensible precautions to prevent overexposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. Flag etiquette. A review of flag display rules and rituals aboard pleasure boats. Heavy weather powerboat handling. How to cope with rough seas when you can't pick your weather. High-tech all-weather clothes for boaters to keep the water out and warmth in. Tips on selecting the fabrics and styles best suited to your needs. Dressing for spring boating. Some tips. The elements of seamanship. Part 1. Keeping the water out of your boat. The elements of seamanship. Part 2. Keeping from hitting anything. The elements of seamanship. Part 3. Keeping her going. The elements of seamanship. Part 4. Keeping her where you want her when you have stopped traveling and want to stay put for a while. The elements of seamanship. Part 5. Keeping your reputation. How to have the correct balance of caution and boldness. Learning respect for the sea. | |||||||||
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