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  • [November 14, 2005]
    Captain Dumbass
    On my boat I call myself the captain and my wife calls me Captain Dumbass. Occasionally, I live up to the name...like the time I spilled my coffee into the open fuel fill, or the day I managed to set a hook into my thumb and out my thumbnail. Alas, these are not the dumbest things that ever happened aboard a boat; remember these moronic moves, and make sure you never do them.

    [1] Bite fishing line with your teeth. This created a groove in one of my teeth, which turned into a crack, which turned into a painful visit to the dentist.

  • Boating Magazine
    [May 15, 2013]
    Five "Deck Seamanship" Responsibilities
    Boat safer by assigning these five responsibilities to your ablest crew member.
  • Acroboatics
    [February 1, 2001]
    Acroboatics
    Master these seven boat-handling skills and you can pilot any boat — even yours.
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    [July 1, 2001]
    Preventing a Boat Fire
    How to protect your boat from fire.
  • Boating Magazine
    [April 8, 2009]
    When Wind is Your Friend
    Here's how to take advantage of the situation when the wind is up.
  • Route Planning Tips
    [October 8, 2012]
    Route Planning Tips
    How to plan for the most comfortable cruise possible.
  • Boating Magazine
    [January 13, 2010]
    Learn How to Use Prop Torque
    Follow our tips for docking at a standstill.
  • 0101_wtheory_1.jpg
    [January 1, 2001]
    Wave Theory
    A rogue's gallery of rollers and how to handle them.
  • 0803_Seamanship_F
    [August 1, 2003]
    Seamanship: Sit and Spin
    How to use your anchor to turn in tight spots.
  • Short Casts
    [July 6, 2007]
    Straight Shooter
    Can't hold a course? Try this.
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