Planning Your Boating Cruise

All about marine batteries – lead acid to lithium – including maintenance, charging, replacing, and safety.

A comprehensive study of how ocean currents and tides affect navigation. Use navigation software when planning and underway to evaluate current impacts on your route.

A comprehensive guide to the basics of boating: handling a boat on the water and at the dock, anchoring, rules of the road, onboard emergencies, essential knots, and more.

Learn how ocean waves are generated, how they affect boat handling, how to access ocean wave data, and how navigation software can include the effect of waves on your route.

How to choose a suitable boat for the type of cruising you do. Owning versus chartering. Equipping the boat with appropriate navigation, electrical, and plumbing systems, and more.