Dead Reckoning for Short Trips
By Paul Knieste A technique used to plot a basic course, dead reckoning has an ominous name but serves a…
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Avoid Boating Aches and Pains
Never twist half your body to grab anything You may stretch before a workout or a job, but did it…
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The Summer of My Content
By William C. Winslow What an absolutely perfect day for boating! The morning light reveals a dazzling, solid blue sky…
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Boating’s Silent Killer
By William C. Winslow Carbon monoxide (CO) isn’t called “the silent killer” for no reason. You can’t smell it, you…
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First Aid Essentials
Stock your seagoing infirmary with these necessities: Alcohol wipes Antibiotic ointment Anti-nausea acupressure wrist bands Arnica for muscle aches Aspirin…
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Toolbox Essentials
The last thing you want is to cut a fun boating day short for any reason, especially for such a…
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Emergencies 101
No matter how short the trip, never leave shore without a basic understanding of how to handle a medical emergency….
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A Nearby Slice of Nature
LI’s Nature Centers, Refuges, Sanctuaries, Preserves Nature’s tranquility and wonder play an important part in what makes Long Island special….
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Fort Pond Bay
If you boat in eastern Long Island, Fort Pond Bay in Montauk is a terrific anchorage. It has breathtaking views of…
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Pirates Cove
Once you’ve dropped anchor in this calm water haven on the east side of the entrance to Port Jefferson Harbor,…
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