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Confessions of a Conservative & Cautious Captain

I confess: I am a bit of a concerned (or perhaps overly cautious) boater. Being extra careful makes me feel better when I am taking day trips to less than familiar places or planning a cruise. If you’re passing by, you’ll notice me on the bridge, fiddling with the GPS. By zooming in and out, I know exactly where I am and where I will be on a particular... Read more of this article

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A SEASIDE CHEF WITH MULTICULTURAL FLAIR

As owner and chef of Scrimshaw Restaurant, Rosa de Carvalho Ross knows one thing is for certain: her food and water are perfect companions. Step inside her Greenport restaurant and you’ll understand why. Located on the North Fork of Long Island, the restaurant is surrounded by Greenport Harbor, a popular site among boaters to dock and dine. “The... Read more of this article

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Selecting the Right Antenna For Your Marine Radio

Mastering the language of marine radios earns you respect on the water (and may speed help when needed). But the answer to the question “Is that all there is?” is “no.” Without a good antenna, your radio isn’t more useful than a paper weight. Each antenna notes how many “dBs” (decibels) of “gain” it has, which is a very important... Read more of this article

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Carmans River Maritime Center

Carmans River Maritime Center, a non-profit organization located in Brookhaven, works to maintain maritime tradition and history in today’s modern boating world. During the first half of the 20th century, the center’s site was home to a boat shop and shipyard operated by Sam Newey. After Newey retired in 1948, he sold the boatyard to Richard Tooker,... Read more of this article

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Living For The Weekend

As long as the weather report for the weekend looks great, boaters are on the move! When the subject of taking their minds off their work weeks comes up, boaters are eager to share their plans. “We look forward to going to Hemlock Cove Saturdays to raft up with friends,” said Joe. “We meet up with the same group at least once a month. There are... Read more of this article

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Medical Emergencies at Sea

Many of us who boat love its sense of adventure, enjoyment and freedom. However, that freedom involves leaving the safety and convenience of home and facing many different challenges, such as medical emergencies at sea. Most of us boat locally, where friends or crew can render aid (and summon close-by professional aid quickly), and some enjoy coastal... Read more of this article

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MARINE RELATED CAREERS

With the advancement of technology and the growth of the Green Movement, jobs that involve the ocean and its environment have become more important and in demand. If you are a boater looking to turn your interests and skills into a career, there are a variety of jobs in expanding industries to consider. Marine Biotechnology: This is an emerging field... Read more of this article

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Bed & Breakfast

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Sunscreen Basics

Boaters beware: water reflects the sun’s rays, amplifying the risks of exposure. Current estimates are that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime; more than one million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year. Older boaters don’t bear all the risk, as malignant melanoma- one of three types... Read more of this article

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POINT OF NO RETURN “AS IS” BILLS OF SALE

After listing your boat (or outboard engine, or kayak) in “as is” condition, you find a buyer, agree on a price, exchange money and goods, then say “goodbye”. But is “goodbye” the same as “farewell,” or is there any chance you’ll have to deal with a disgruntled buyer if the engine dies or the hull springs a leak? New York State requires... Read more of this article

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Don’t Do What We Did!

Rafting up with other boats can be fun and exciting, but it can have some down sides as well. A few years ago, we went out for the day to Pirates Cove. The cove is great for getting together with family and other boaters to enjoy climbing the hills, swimming, or just relaxing, and that’s all we expected to do that day. However, we definitely did... Read more of this article

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Easy Maintenance September 2010

When you are away from your dock and something goes wrong with your engine, whether or not you can get back under your own power may be determined by what spare parts you carry on board. Besides owning a large variety of tools to make necessary repairs, you should carry a few spare engine hoses (depending on how many different sizes your engine uses),... Read more of this article

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Effectively Setting and Retrieving an Anchor

Placing and recovering a boat anchor is a sequential process. Once an acceptable anchor is selected and ground tackle assembled, effective anchoring depends on good site selection and use of proper placement procedures. Selecting a Secure Anchorage Many safe anchorages are identified in cruising guides and coast pilots. Others are a matter of local... Read more of this article

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BREAK OUT YOUR BIKE

Click Here for Exclusive Web Content Next to walking, riding a bicycle is the greenest way to explore a harbor side town or village. Boaters should consider the health and environmental benefits of combining biking and boating adventures into the same day. Think there’s no room on your boat for a bicycle? Consider buying a foldable... Read more of this article

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