You may be very knowledgeable about handling your boat. But before you consider going out on the water and staying there all night or for a year, there is much to know about actually living in a small space away from land or a store or even being short another pair of hands when things have gone awry. The longer you are out on the water, the more planning is needed.
This webinar covers nine topics:
Previously presented, this webinar provides a top-level overview of what you need to plan and consider to smooth out the rough spots in living aboard and set your mind at ease.
An America’s Boating Club® Webinar
Originally Broadcast November 13, 2018
Duration: 1h 03m
How to select an anchor, line, and other gear…choose a suitable anchorage, deploy and set an anchor, what to do if it’s stuck, how to pick up a mooring, and raft with other boats.
$34.95The dock is near but have no fear! Leave the anxiety on shore and learn to handle your boat slowly, safely, and confidently in tight quarters. Then practice, practice, practice!
$34.95Avoid collisions with other boats. AIS will show you where other vessels are and how close they will come. How to integrate AIS with radar and other marine electronics.
$34.95Marine radio is a lot more reliable than cellphones on the water. Learn how radios work, which channels to use, correct procedures, and how DSC can be a lifesaver in emergencies.
$34.95Learn chart symbols, how to read latitude and longitude, use paper as well as electronic charts, what charts show both above and below the water, and how to plan a safe course.
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