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Boating Safety, Boats + Gear, Coast-to-Coast

What You Need to Know About New York’s Life Jacket Laws

May 26, 2021
9 min read

Safety is everything, and it all starts with wearing the right life jacket. At BOATsmart!, we’re all about having lots of fun on the water — and doing it safely. New York State is one of those places waiting for boats and watersports, especially in the summers when the water is warmer. With thousands of miles of waterfront, rivers and…

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Boating Safety, Coast-to-Coast

What You Need to Know: Drinking and Boating in California

Feb 11, 2021

Here’s our guide to staying safe and legal with (and without) a drink in hand on California waters. Boating is one of the most fun things you can do in…

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Boating Safety

Keep it Unlocked in the Locks

Apr 1, 2020

While recently boating throughout the many lakes and wonderful lock system of the Kawarthas, I was reminded of how critical it is to not just know how to appropriately operate…

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Lifestyle, Tips & Tricks

Boating for Beginners

Mar 1, 2020

Learn these 8 Boating Terms so You Aren’t Given Away as an Amateur – Boating for Beginners! If you’re a beginner boater, the world of boating may seem to be…

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The Nautical Knots You Should Know

Nov 27, 2017

You’ve heard of the most common nautical knots – the bowline, the round-turn and two half-hitches, the sheet bend – and you may even know how to tie them. But…

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