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[November 4, 2011]
Avoiding Post-Storm Hazards 15
What to watch out for after the storm.

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[June 14, 2012]
What to Do When You Run Aground 14
A primer on what to do when you run aground.

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[February 26, 2013]
Properly Storing and Towing a Tender 13
Tips for dealing with your dinghy.

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[March 11, 2010]
Tow-manship 13
Good samaritan? Be a smart boater first.

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[August 11, 2011]
How to Take on a Head Sea 12
A quartet of tips for a smoother ride.

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[October 8, 2012]
Coast Guard Mayday Calls and Rescue Videos 12
Listen to mayday calls made to the Coast Guard, and watch videos of the boaters being rescued.

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[April 5, 2013]
Is Your Boat an Electrical Fire Hazard? 11
Tips for avoiding electrical fires on board.

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[May 15, 2012]
How to Free a Fouled Anchor 10
Avoid losing your ground tackle to gnarly bottom.

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[April 19, 2012]
How to Rig a Slip 10
Know the ups and downs of rigging a slip.

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[May 4, 2012]
Measuring Wave Height 10
Here’s how to tell how big the waves you’re looking at really are.

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