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I took a boating safety course when I was a kid to ride my dad's jetski, and I am looking to buy a boat next year so I was thinking a refresher boating safety course would be a very good idea. Can anyone make a recommendation for a good course around the north shore / southern NH / Merrimac...

RENSSELAER, N.Y. -- Just as the boating season is getting started, the U.S. Coast Guard launches its 2010 Recreational Boating Safety campaign. They're teaming up with state and local agencies to conduct additional safety boardings on the Hudson. It's all in an effort to make...

I am new to the area and relatively new ocean boat fishing, i will be fishing in a 21' center console with 175 hp engine. I am looking forward to my first trip to the mouth of the Merrimack, i understand it can be a little turbulent, any safety tips or advise for a novice . many thanks [...

New York State will be requiring Safe Boating course for all boat operators starting 2010. Members of Storm King Power Squadron will be offering an 8hr. course on 14 March in Fishkill NY. Our course is good in all 50 states & includes the Personal Water Craft endorsement...

As the weather warms up, and it is nice enough to wear shorts/t's please stay safe and wear your dry/semi-dry gear when on the yak. The air is warm but up here in MA the water is still in the 40's and hypothermia sets in quickly. You may be able to survive for 30-45 minutes but your hands...

Boating safety course in NJ is the law.

Just a reminder to all to dress for water temps, not the air temp, when kayaking. The days are getting warmer, but the water is still way to cold to be in without proper gear, and though none of us plan to take a dunk this time of year, you can’t rule out the possibility. Until the water temps...

Found an online safety check for you to go over your boat and safety items just incase. US Coast Guard Boating Online Safety Check Nice site but not a replacement for a Power Squadron check some boat owners get.. this will make you aware for the season to come what you should have and where you...

1. A good friend of mine almost lost his house and possibly worse, to a fire caused by linseed oil soaked rags which he used to wipe down his plugs, after sealing. Rags with any combustable should be wet down and disposed of outside the house. There are many documented cases of spontaneous...

The two best times of the year for ice fishing are early ice and late ice,both require care and caution. Here are ice strength tables as posted by the Mass. Division of fisheries on their web sight,they originaly were from the Army corps. of engineers. These ratings are for clear,new...

The two best times of the year for ice fishing are early ice and late ice,both require care and caution. Here are ice strength tables as posted by the Mass. Division of fisheries on their web sight,they originaly were from the Army corps. of engineers. These ratings are for clear,new...

The two best times of the year for ice fishing are early ice and late ice,both require care and caution. Here are ice strength tables as posted by the Mass. Division of fisheries on their web sight,they originaly were from the Army corps. of engineers. These ratings are for clear,new...