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How to build a campfire

By *djvaughn2

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This is the easiest, safest way to start a campfire without using gasoline... more »

How to Carry a Canoe

By Ann Weaver Hart

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Moving a canoe more than a few feet isn't hard, it just takes a little know-how... more »

How to Charter a Boat

By chippreid

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It’s vacation time and you head to the Caribbean, the Gulf Coast, the Adriatic or any place else where there is sun, sand, surf and boats. Of course, it’s awfully hard to pack a 45-foot motor yacht in your carry-on luggage. What do you do? ... more »

How to Dispose of Garbage at Sea

By chippreid

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It probably sounds like a no-brainer. Got garbage? Throw it out. The thing is, tossing garbage off a boat is a serious no-no, especially if it’s plastic. In fact, it is against the law to toss plastic overboard anywhere while at sea. Knowing how ... more »

How to Get a Line of Position With a Hand Bearing Compass

By tdettmann

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Inshore (close to land) navigation is based on Lines of Position (LOPs). Getting good LOPs is simple, but you need to take care or mistakes will add up... more »

How to Have Fun and Enjoy Your Summer

By WendyRenee

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Summertime always seems to go by quickly, so take full advantage and use your time wisely. There are so many things to do in the summer. Don't sit at home and watch TV! I have listed a variety of ideas for you to keep your summer active... more »

How to Kill Termites on a Boat

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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One day it just might happen. You descend into your oil rubbed teak galley and dicover sawdust next to the propane stove, yet you certainly weren’t drilling to install a new winch. Take the dust as a warning sign. You could have the bane of wood ... more »

How to Learn Good Seamanship

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Seamanship: it teaches you how to navigate the seas in a way that's safe for you and other boaters; and that makes learning good seamanship extremely important... more »

How to Live on a Boat

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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If your physical needs are modest and you enjoy being lulled to sleep each night by the gentle lap of water, you might want to consider living on a boat... more »

How to Operate a Freshwater Fishing Boat

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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For avid anglers, there’s nothing finer than a few weekend hours spent casting their lines out on the lake. Here are some tips to enjoy freshwater fishing... more »

How to Signal or Identify a Boat Engaged in Diving

By Bobbi Holmes

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The signal flag for the letter “A” is used as the international diving flag, termed the alpha dive flag. When displayed solo, without other signal flags, the message the vessel is sending means: “I have a diver down, keep well clear at slow ... more »

How to Start an Inboard Diesel Engine

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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That mechanical beast that lives in the belly of your boat may raise the noise and smoke levels when it's in use, but when you need it, there's nothing like your diesel engine. Bringing it to life is easy if you follow these steps... more »

How to swim if you are afraid of the water

By dizzyhips

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Water is essential to life, every one love water in some form- whether in a lake, in a shower or in a glass flavored with lemon and sugar. Now just start where you are comfortable and make frends with the water... more »

How to Tie a Blackwall Hitch

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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A Blackwall hitch is used to attach a rope to a hook of equal size. It is a non-jamming hitch described in diagram No. 1875 of Ashley’s Book of Knots. The Blackwall hitch is closely related to the half-hitch. The following steps will show how to ... more »

How to tie a square knot.

By knotengineer

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The square knot is an easy knot to tie. All you have to remember is it consists of two overhand knots tied right over left then left over right. The rope ends should be in similar size to be effective. It is a decorative knot as it has a ... more »

How to Understand Sound Signals

By chippreid

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Being out on the water can sometimes present a cacophony of confusing sounds that seemingly have no meaning. Yet, every whistle, bell or blast of a horn is one boater’s way of communicating with another. The trick is know what they’re saying and ... more »

How to Understand Tides

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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Tides are the periodic rise and fall in the levels of surface water in oceans. Major lakes like the Great Lakes, also have tides, but those variations in inches compared to feet, so this posting will look at the earth’s seas. Tides are caused by ... more »

How to be Safe When Boating

By shefveland

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Summer is here, and boaters are anxious to get out on the water. Here are some things to consider to make sure you boat safely... more »

How to Board a Small Motorboat

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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A little care is all it takes to get yourself safely into your motorboat... more »

How to Buy a Boat

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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Boating is an activity that you can do for life. Few things equal the fun of getting out on a body of water and being captain of your own vessel, whether it is a canoe or a yacht. This brief guide will walk you through the initial steps to ... more »

How to Buy Boat Towables

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Boating is a water sport that has many variables. From fishing, to water skiing to getting pulled behind a boat on an inner tube, there's lots of fun to be had on the water. Boat towables are the types of equipment that you can buy to be pulled ... more »

How to Enjoy Lake Living

By Hapworth

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If you are fortunate enough to live by a lake, you know how calming and enjoyable water can be. I grew up on a lake and have since returned. If you get a chance to visit or live by water, make use of all the opportunities that abound, and enjoy ... more »

How to Enjoy Things To Do and Attractions Near Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

By Bobbi

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Springtime and early summer at the Lake of the Ozarks located in Central Missouri is a spectacular site as the dogwoods and redbuds bloom... more »

How to Maneuver a Motorboat on a Trailer

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Driving with a trailer attached means making some adjustments to your driving... more »

How to Rescue a Man Overboard

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Crew cooperation and coordination are key to rescuing someone who has fallen off a boat... more »

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