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Meteorologist Insights for Safer Boating

Insights from PredictWind Meteorologist, Arnaud Monges: How to spot the differences between clouds for quick safety decisions. There are two basic types of clouds: Cumulus and Stratus. Simply speaking, if

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Boat Security Systems

Ensuring the security of your boat, whether in your home marina or in a familiar coastal anchorage, usually involves nothing more than clamping a padlock on the companionway, checking the

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Chafing Gear for Dock Line Protection

Chafing gear may not be the flashiest piece of equipment on a boat, but it’s one of the most important. It serves as the quiet guardian between the elements, the

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Fog Season Brings Safety Reminder

Each year as Southern California moves deeper into the late fall and winter months, familiar marine conditions return to the coastline. Cool mornings, gentle offshore breezes and lingering humidity often

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A Floating Christmas

Long before coastal harbors glowed with parade lights and marina gatherings became part of California’s holiday season, Christmas at sea was a quieter and far more rugged affair. Ship logs

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Understanding Harmonic Vibrations

As Southern California enters the quieter boating months, many vessels spend more time tied securely to their slips than they do running through open water. This seasonal slowdown gives boaters