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Tag: featured

Inflatable Life Jackets

Thursday, October 13, 2022 Alan Cross Leave a comment

When inflatable life jackets fail, the results can be deadly. Unknown bladder leaks, fabric degradation or an improperly installed carbon…

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Posted in: Home, Safety, Uncategorized Filed under: boating, featured, inflatable life jacket, inspection of life jacket, pressure test life jacket, safety on-the-water

Fuel Dock Safety

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Topping off our fuel tanks is not only one of the more expensive activities boaters do, but it’s also one…

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Boating Safety Drills

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All boaters should get in the habit of staging regular boating safety drills on their vessels. No matter how much…

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Posted in: Home, Uncategorized Filed under: Boating Safety Drills, emergency on board, featured, heavy weather, safety at sea, SOLAS

U.S. Coast Guard Mobile App

Sunday, September 4, 2022 Alan Cross Leave a comment

Features of the app include: state boating information; a safety equipment checklist; free boating safety check requests; navigation rules; float…

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Posted in: Home, Uncategorized Filed under: app, cell phone, featured, safety at sea, US Coast Guard

Navigate Bridges Safely

Friday, August 26, 2022 Alan Cross Leave a comment

To navigate bridges safely, particularly on the Intracoastal Waterway, boaters should be aware of a few safety and protocol basics.

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Posted in: Home, Uncategorized Filed under: bridge, featured, ICW bridges, texas bridges

Watch Your Wake

Thursday, August 25, 2022 Alan Cross Leave a comment

Every craft moving over water leaves a wake. It has two distinct sets of waves: one following the vessel and…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: featured, no wake, wake

Hurricane Preparation for Boaters

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Hurricane preparation for boaters can help protect your boat during the predicted above-normal 2022 hurricane season. If you live in a…

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Posted in: Home, Uncategorized Filed under: 2022, featured, hurricane, hurricane preparation

Man Overboard Rescue Kit

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If someone falls in the water, having a man overboard rescue kit on your boat can aid in your rescue…

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New Fire Extinguisher Regulations

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Alan Cross Leave a comment
Have the right fire extinguisher for your vessel.

Beginning April 20, new U.S. Coast Guard regulations change extinguisher expiration dates and the minimum classification of fire extinguishers carried…

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Posted in: Home, Uncategorized Filed under: boating, featured, fire, fire extinguisher, new fire extinguisher regulations

Make a First-Aid Kit

Friday, May 13, 2022 Alan Cross Leave a comment
Learn first aid

Make your own first-aid kit. Take a first aid course.

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Posted in: Home, Uncategorized Filed under: boating, cpr, featured, first aid, first aid kit, Make your own first-aid kit, standard first aid, wilderness first aid

Keep Your Marine Fuel Tanks Full

Monday, May 2, 2022 America's Boating Club Houston Leave a comment

We’ve all heard it’s a good idea to keep our marine fuel tanks full, but do you know the reason…

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Posted in: Home Filed under: boating, featured, fuel tank, marine fuel

E15 Waiver Increases Fueling Risk

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 America's Boating Club Houston Leave a comment

The Biden administration’s April 12th move to give a waiver from the Clean Air Act to allow the sale of…

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Posted in: Home, Uncategorized Filed under: boating, BoatUS, E15, ethanol, ethanol fuel, featured, fuel, refueling, warning on fuel

The Houston STAR Report to District 21

Thursday, April 21, 2022 Christopher Leavitt Leave a comment

The STAR Report is an annual report prepared by a Squadron to let a District know how, and what, a Squadron is doing over the year.

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Posted in: Home Filed under: boating, District 21, e-board, featured, houston, on-the-water, report

Paddle Smarts

Saturday, April 16, 2022 Stephen Sheward Leave a comment

“Paddlers do not think of themselves as boaters.”
– A Boater’s Guide to the Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats by the U.S. Coast Guard

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Posted in: Home Filed under: coast guard, featured, kayak, kayaking, life jacket, paddle smarts, VHF

Leave No Trace and the Houston Squadron

Thursday, April 7, 2022 Susie Becvar Leave a comment

The Leave No Trace organization accomplishes its mission by providing innovative education, skills, research and science to help people care…

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Posted in: Home Filed under: boy scouts, environment, featured, fishermen, girl scouts, Leave No Trace, LNT, Responsible, Texas, TX, Workshop

Always Say Yes

Friday, September 20, 2019 Susie Becvar Leave a comment

A Lesson in How to Have Fun Over a year ago, a small group in the Houston Squadron were discussing…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: British Virgin Islands, BVI, featured, Island Odyssey, Mimosa, sailing

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

Boating Laws – Display of Your Boat Number

Sunday, May 27, 2018 Susie Becvar Leave a comment

Display of Your Boat Number • The boat number must be painted on, or otherwise attached to each side of…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: Boat registration, featured, Registration Numbers, Vessel Safety Check

Zebra Mussels!

Sunday, April 22, 2018 Stephen Sheward 1 Comment

Zebra Mussels are a highly destructive invasive species in some northern Texas lakes.  Know what you have to do BY…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: featured, invasive species

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