SMART BOATING

Safe and happy boating is based on an informed captain and crew. Here you will find articles from our members as well as links to others sources of information on Smart Boating that we share with other members and the boating community in general. Subjects listed below include information on navigation, boat maintenance, boat handling, and safety. Simply click on the subject below to reach the specific article or link.

This section of the website will be continually enriched with new information and we encourage all members to contact the Webmaster to share your knowledge or sources of information with the club.

Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) - from Fleet Surgeon Barbara Jean Wilk, M.D.

VHF CHANNELS

Borrow VHF Tapes free from Boat/US

A Float Plan From Boat/US

DOCKING YOUR BOAT, an article from Boat/U.S. Magazine

Keep Your Eye on Your Bilge - from Hank Foglino

Watch Out For Commercial Towing - from Hank Foglino

Boating Safety from Fleet Surgeon Barbara Jean Wilk, M.D.

TIDES

WEATHER TWC Smithtown

WEATHER NOA

LINKS