KNOTS, BENDS AND HITCHES – Department of Defense 1973 – PIN 29576 – TEACHES HOW TO TIE THE SQUARE KNOT, FIGURE 8, BOWLINE, HALF HITCH, TIMBER HITCH, ROLLING HITCH, CLOVE HITCH, CATS PAW, SINGLE AND DOUBLE SHEET OR BECKET BEND, FISHERMAN’S BEND, AND DOUBLE CARRICK BEND.

www.destinvacationboatrentals.com demonstrates how to drive a pontoon boat.

Dragon Boat Technique Dragon boat: How to paddle? Technique step by step with key phrase.

Identifying the problems associated with E-10 fuels and boating, how to prevent problems and avoid costly repairs.

The experts at Metan Marine Restoration show how to repair a small section of damaged hull, right down to the new gelcoat application. Check out the full article at boatinglocal.com

Due to the Kapten Boat Collar, this boat has hardly any wake but a hell of a lot of stability. Improve steering in tight turns and control. www.boatcollar.com.au

Throw lines provide an accurate way to deliver a line to a person in the water or to pass a messenger line to another boat. The 70′ Throw Rope is safety yellow with foam inserts inside the bag for added buoyancy and SOLAS reflective tape which makes it easy to see. Both Throw Ropes are constructed of a length of specially braided polypropylene 3/8″ line that floats indefinitely. Both meet ORC specification 4.24 for ocean racing 2200 lb. breaking strength Practical-Sailor Quote… “..we found West Marines Deluxe Throw Rope to have the most consistent performance. Yes, its the second-most expensive, but we think its worth it.”

here is the simple method of using a poly ball and stainless ring to “float” an anchor. This was shot in 200′ of water with 350′ of rope out, using a 16 lb Mighty Mite reef anchor. It sure beats hand pulling a heavy anchor, and it works with all types of anchors.

We were out filming Greg in his boat when he hit the wave behind the boat at the wrong angle and too fast. Boat speed was around 70 mph. Greg’s Life Vest and kill switch SAVED HIS LIFE. He was unconscious for about 10 minutes. As you can see the boat never turned over. Greg suffered a broken collarbone. I’m showing this in hopes that a lot of you Bass Boat Drivers have gotten lazy about putting your Vest on and hooking up your kill switch. All of you have hit a suprise wave from out of nowhere at speeds of 70 mph or more. Don’t let this happen to you.

Creekboating the Front Range 5 of 8 Gear in Focus – Creek Boating Essentials (kayaking) Throw Ropes/ Helmets/ PDFs / Kayaks /