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Safety and Docking Tips

SAFETY:

Aids to Navigation Quick Reference Page – other boat safety links can be found on BoatSafe.com

Boating License – did you take the course?

DOCKING TIPS:

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First Posted on September 2, 2014June 7, 2024
Latest Update on June 7, 2024
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