How to Tie Up a Boat: Mooring Guide

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Tying up a boat to a dock, slip or pylon is the final step in perfecting your docking skills as a boater. Find out more about how to position your docking lines, and how to utilize cleats (both attached to your boat and to the dock).

5 Essential Rules of the Water

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Take the first step towards learning the boating rules of the road and simple boating etiquette with this beginner’s guide, 5 Essential Rules of the Water, powered by Progressive®. Regardless of where you go boating or what type of boat you’re operating, one of the most important rules to keep in mind is that you are responsible for avoiding collisions at all times. Always be aware of your surroundings, look out for other vessels, and keep a safe speed. This guide will also help you understand the meaning of port (left) and starboard (right)—if facing towards the front of the boat—and teach you how to maneuver in various on-water scenarios depending on whether you are the stand-on vessel or the give-way vessel.

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Top Ten Places to Saltwater Fish in America

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With great inshore and offshore fishing that will challenge both beginners and experienced anglers, these 10 hot spots — listed in alphabetical order — are the best saltwater fishing destinations in America.

Boat Electronics: Maintenance, Care, & Cleaning Guide

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Caring for your boat's marine electronics requires regular maintenance, cleaning, and even following a winterization process to prepare for long periods of disuse. Follow our guide to learn about proper care for your fish finders, VHF radios, chartplotters, and multifunction displays (MFDs).