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Puget Sound Ferry, Tanker and Navy Ships Security Zones
Puget Sound has a large amount of vessel traffic and has very specific safety zones around whales and many types of ships. All mariners need to understand and observe the safety zones. Washington State Ferries and other Passenger Carrying Vessels: … Continue reading
Small Boat Marine First Aid Kits
Every boat should have a properly stocked First Aid Kit that is appropriate for the boating activities that you do. Factors include; the area you are boating in (how far or how long will it take medical help to arrive), … Continue reading
Posted in Safety Thoughts
Tagged boat equipment, boating, boating safety, first aid, first aid kit
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Interesting and Useful Boating Books
Here are a few books from my library that I refer to on a regular basis or have found very interesting. They are listed in no particular order. This list is not intended to be all inclusive or safety only. … Continue reading
Posted in Safety Thoughts, Sailing and Boating Skills
Tagged boating, boating library, boating safety, books, reference, sailing
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