BoatTest.com | ARTICLE COURTESY OF CHESAPEAKE BAY MAGAZINE By Jody Argo Schroath Artistic Asides from Jan Adkins Be a Wise Guy on the Water These are rules more than etiquette, but no less important to maintaining world peace on the water. Rule 1 — Never leave the helm untended. Sounds like a no-brainer, but Capt. Jody can tell you stories…
Memorizing some of the basic nautical rules is made way easier through these fun rhymes. Most boaters know at least a couple of rhymes and phrases to help them remember the rules of the road. These memory tools, called mnemonics, are used to help learn or recall information. Many nautical varieties, such as the familiar “red, right, returning,” were created…
From Chubb As the weather warms up, many of us head to lakes, rivers, or the ocean to fish, waterski, cruise, and relax onboard a boat, yacht or other personal watercraft. With nearly 12 million registered recreational boats in the U.S.*, it’s no wonder the waterways are a popular place to go. But, before you head out with friends…
