Tag Archives: boating safety

How to Tie a Cleat

Posted on August 17, 2009 by captnmike

Start by going around the far side of the cleat from the load and putting a turn around the base.  Going around the base gets friction working in your favor, this allows heavy loads to be held with ease. Take … Continue reading →

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Interesting and Useful Boating Books

Posted on June 23, 2009 by captnmike

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 →

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Useful Web Sites and Information for Boaters and USCG Auxiliary Members

Posted on June 8, 2009 by captnmike

Please see Post Index Page for More  Articles on Boating Safety. Classes and Vessel Safety Checks Take a Safe Boating Class Public Boaters Education from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in Washington State and the Northwest.  Click on the “Submit” … Continue reading →

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Where to dispose of old flares in Seattle

Posted on May 15, 2009 by captnmike

UPDATE: November 23, 2013. Three sites in King County are now accepting expired flares for disposal.  The Local Hazardous Waste Management Program (LHWMP) of King County, working with other agencies in the area to allow boaters to turn in up … Continue reading →

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How to tie a Bowline with your left hand

Posted on May 2, 2009 by captnmike

How to tie a Bowline with you left hand has been updated to a more web friendly version. Help for a left handed person tying a Bowline.  Here is a one page instruction sheet showing how to tie a Bowline … Continue reading →

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