Boating Safety

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your boating safety license and certification exam. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you need to know to succeed on your exam. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized chapters. There are quizzes and key takeaways sections following each chapter to review questions commonly tested and drive home key points.

Don't let rough weather catch you off guard. Be prepared to weather any storm with our newly released eBook, "Weathering the Storm." This comprehensive guide is designed to help sailors of any skill level navigate the unpredictable waters of extreme weather with confidence. From understanding weather patterns and systems to advanced tools for monitoring conditions, our expertly crafted chapters provide invaluable information for safe sailing. With tips for adjusting your sail plan according to varying conditions and handling heavy weather, you can rest assured you're making the right ...

An all-new revised and modernized version of the classic original. Learn the hard-won secrets of performing critical first mate duties while keeping boat and crew shipshape. The Perfect FIRST MATE is intended for the recreational boater, power or sail, who wants to streamline tasks and maximize efficiency, safety, and comfort, while leaving plenty of time for pleasure. Contents include in-depth discussions of how to avoid injury, protect against the environment, navigate in foul weather, perform deck duties, and plan cruises, as well as tips on general boatkeeping, meal management, and ...

Discover the world of living on the water with "Anchored in Understanding," a comprehensive guide for anyone who dreams of embracing the liveaboard lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just dipping your toes into maritime living, this eBook will navigate you through the often-complicated waters of life aboard. Begin your journey with an introduction to the liveaboard lifestyle, revealing both its challenges and profound rewards. Learn how to understand and handle the essentials of maritime law, a critical component of your new lifestyle, with detailed sections on key legal ...

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with "Across the Seas," the ultimate guide to planning, preparing, and executing a once-in-a-lifetime globe-trotting journey aboard your very own vessel. This comprehensive eBook will provide you with a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to help you set sail with confidence and embark on an unforgettable oceanic expedition. "Across the Seas" goes far beyond the basics, diving deep (pun intended) into every aspect of sailing and sailing preparation that you'll need for your grand adventure. From evaluating your boat's readiness for a global journey...

Falling is a sobering, amusing, and often poetic meditation on the wonders and risks of working aloft. Rigger Brion Toss takes you into a world of masts, towers, stadiums, pure air, and adrenaline as he recounts more than 40 years worth of stories of things gone awry at altitude. From dropped tools to collapsed towers to near-fatal falls, the litany of accidents and near-accidents is long…and the sometimes miraculous outcomes are both instructive and thought-provoking.

Tired of sitting too low in your center console boat or pontoon? Here's the Do-It-Yourself solution for a custom-made boat seat lift without breaking the bank. You know how expensive cooler seat racks and commercial leaning posts can be – especially those made to withstand rugged freshwater or even saltwater conditions. And you know the solutions should only cost $50-75 bucks rather than $250-750. Now, with these simple plans you can build your own! No drilling into your boat; no joints to work loose. Sturdy one-piece construction will outlast your boat. No rust, no rot, no maintenance. ...

Randy Tagget and Keisha Miller have escaped the Augusta and the increasingly unbalanced and dictatorial Governor Fuentes, but where to go? Their options are limited and bleak. Find another lifeboat to dock with, or die. And what of their former home? Can Tagget and Miller find the help they'll need to wrest the Augusta from Governor Fuentes' control? The future of their fellow survivors hangs in the balance, and the clock is ticking.

A safe boater is able to see what's ahead -- and avoid it when necessary. But in smaller boats it's difficult to see when you can't stand up. Grab bars and leaning posts do the trick on larger boats but these are often absent in smaller fishing and hunting boats. Aftermarket equipment is available but really expensive -- $100.00--$1200.00. The solution? Here's a quick DIY guide on building and installing your own leaning post using materials found in any Thrift Shop or Outlet. I built mine for about $5 and now I stand and steer easily and safely in both fresh and saltwater.