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Author: Alan Cross

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The New Boating Season

Thursday, April 30, 2020 Alan Cross Leave a comment

Thoughts on How to Get Prepared The Boating Season is Upon Us Everyone is ready to get back on-the-water and…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: invasive species, Texas boating, Zebra Mussel

Promote Ocean Literacy from Home!

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Alan Cross Leave a comment

Education for the young adults and children in the Squadron.

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: maritime education, ocean literacy, youth education

Offshore Fishing with a Twist

Sunday, August 25, 2019 Alan Cross Leave a comment

Let’s talk about offshore fishing, with a little twist on the topic. Apparently offshore fishing is fun!  More especially it’s…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: AIS, DCS, Distress, education, EPIRB, featured, GMDSS, gps, MMSI, offshore, safety, SOLAS, training, US Coast Guard

See and Be Seen On the Water with MMSI

Friday, September 28, 2018 Alan Cross Leave a comment

Why MMSI? Any boater could face a sudden situation caused by a fire, collision, capsize, sinking boat or medical emergency.…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: AIS, DCS, Distress, education, featured, GMDSS, gps, MMSI, safety, SOLAS, training, US Coast Guard, VHF Radio

Brunswick Platinum Award for Outstanding Efforts in Boater’s Safety

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Alan Cross 2 Comments

Texas Marine is great, and the proof is right there in the trophy case!   Over the last five years, Texas…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: ABC3, Americas Boating Course, education, featured, PFD, right skills, TPWD, training

So You Think You Can Kayak, Part 3

Saturday, August 4, 2018 Alan Cross Leave a comment

Part 3 of 3 Personal Protection – Save Your Life with a PFD First is Fit.  Not physically, but that…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: ABC3, Americas Boating Course, education, education in kayaking, featured, kayak, kayak class, kayak training, PFD, right equipment, right knowledge, right skills, TPWD, training

So You Think You Can Kayak, Part 2

Monday, July 23, 2018 Alan Cross Leave a comment
Kayak with America's Boating Club Houston

Part 2 of 3 Safer Boating with Education Boating safety training and education is easy and there are three excellent…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: ABC3, Americas Boating Course, education, education in kayaking, featured, kayak, kayak class, kayak training, right equipment, right knowledge, right skills, TPWD

So You Think You Can Kayak, But What Are the Chances You Are Wrong?

Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Alan Cross Leave a comment
Kayak with America's Boating Club Houston

Part 1 of 3 Getting Ready for the Adventure So, you’ve heard that paddlesports, including those who kayak, is the…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: ABC3, Americas Boating Course, education in kayaking, featured, kayak, kayak class, kayak training, TPWD

What Is a Float Plan?

Monday, July 9, 2018 Alan Cross Leave a comment

If you are going for just a few hours on your boat, let someone know where you expect to be…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: boating safety, featured, Float plan, search-and-rescue, US Coast Guard

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Offshore Fishing with a Twist

See and Be Seen On the Water with MMSI

Brunswick Platinum Award for Outstanding Efforts in Boater’s Safety

So You Think You Can Kayak, Part 3

So You Think You Can Kayak, Part 2

So You Think You Can Kayak, But What Are the Chances You Are Wrong?

Boating Laws – Display of Your Boat Number

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