Wind and waves

Article Abstract:

Understanding the basics about wind and water currents can make boating more pleasurable and safer. Information regarding wind speed and direction and its relationship with prevailing currents can help boaters determine present and probable future sea conditions.

Author: Stapleton, Sid
Analysis, Tidal currents, Winds, Water waves

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Getting free

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Some of the primary things to do when one's boat runs aground are keeping calm, analyzing the situation and checking for injuries and damage. A call for assistance on the designated radio frequency should be made if one's efforts to set the boat free fail.

Author: Stapleton, Sid

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Weather or not

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A good boater must learn how to correctly determine weather conditions and accurately interpret whatever information is gathered. Boaters may even be able to forecast the weather by understanding basic weather patterns and learning how to track them.

Author: Stapleton, Sid
Usage, Weather forecasting

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Subjects list: Methods, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats
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