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Northeast Boaters

Northeast Boaters

Don’t miss your chance to comment on a proposed removal of dozens of federally maintained coastal buoys from New York City to the Canadian border.
Lookout Camera System

Lookout Camera System

LOOKOUT camera system synthesizes data from charts, AIS, radar, and the cloud into one intuitive, 3D augmented reality view.
Navigational Charts

Navigational Charts

Do you know these lesser-known submerged object chart symbols? It would be a good idea to get up to speed.
Pro Tips For Navigating Rivers

Pro Tips For Navigating Rivers

Flow and other factors can make negotiating rivers significantly more challenging than lakes or other bodies of water. Here are the basics for operating safely.
How To Stand a Proper Watch

How To Stand a Proper Watch

Maintaining a vigilant watch is crucial from both a safety and legal standpoint. Here’s a primer on how to do it right.
When And How Electronic Charts Are Updated

When And How Electronic Charts Are Updated

Not as often as most boaters might think. Find out how and when your electronic charts are updated with critical navigation information.
Boat Sound Signals Time To Sound Off

Boat Sound Signals Time To Sound Off

When caught in a situation with restricted visibility, you'll need know how to let others know where you're located — and interpret where they are.
Lessons Learned From Being Caught In The Fog

Lessons Learned From Being Caught In The Fog

The sonar — and then the horns — went on the fritz just when thick fog rolled in, ­making them sitting ducks for ­collision or grinding aground.
Navigation Mnemonics

Navigation Mnemonics

Memorizing some of the basic nautical rules is made way easier through these fun rhymes.