One of the most important resources to help reduce collisions at sea is the AIS. AIS stands for Automatic Identification System. The AIS tracks the movement of ships and yachts...
As a former captain and resident of Savannah, Georgia, I have had the opportunity to drive boats on the Savannah River countless times. Without question, you need to be aware...
Without question, one of the busiest places along the shores of the water is boat ramps over the weekends. That being said, it is important to remain courteous to fellow...
Unfortunately, boating accidents as a result of propeller strikes occur. As a captain, I fortunately have never witnessed a person become injured due to coming in contact with a boat...
Without question, captains range in experience level despite holding the paperwork stating that they are qualified captains from the US Coast Guard. I have seen 500-ton captains who are not...
One of the most irie sounds when boating is hearing the low oil alarm on a two stroke engine. Without question, the high pitched squeal inflicts panic and makes you...
Unfortunately, accidents at boat ramps occur regularly, both in the water and on the land. As an avid boater and former captain, I have seen plenty of close calls but,...
As a captain, I frequently worked aboard large vessels well over 100 feet in length. With that said, it was common to utilize face docks versus slips when securing in...
As a former captain, I needed to operate a boat frequently when docking in marinas. I know all of the important things to consider. Remember, you never want to cause...
As a former boat owner, I had a challenging time making the decision to sell my boat. Boats become a part of our lives because of the routine of using...