Bear necessities: we go to Yellowstone to prove you can cruise anywhere

Article Abstract:

A group of boating enthusiasts were able to cruise in the Yellowstone River within Yellowstone National Park by bringing their boats on trailers pulled by pick-up trucks. The techniques for pulling the boats on the long distances involved and the necessary equipment needed for the trip were discussed.

Author: Pike, Bill
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1995
Recreation, Yellowstone National Park

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Lost and found

Article Abstract:

Boaters can choose from three options to adjust their marine compass. These are steering boats through known courses and correcting differences in values indicated by the compass, using the Dietz Professional Compass Corrector Kit and the J. Henry Compass Calibrator Software program.

Author: Neild, Bob
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1997

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Survival bag: don't leave home without it

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Boaters are advised to have with them a survival bag containing the bare essentials of boating such as a handbearing compass, binoculars, a flashlight as well as charts and chart tools. The chances of being lost are essentially minimized when boaters are fully equipped.

Author: Pike, Bill
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1998

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Subjects list: Equipment and supplies, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Usage, Compasses (Navigation), Compass
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