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& Equipment
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Vessel Paperwork
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Maneuvering
& Anchoring
Bar Entrances, Passes
& Narrows
Distances Reference
Mariner Math
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Welcome to Compass Headings
Maintenance
The best maintenance is to use your boat and its systems.
Weather Planning
& Resources
Marine forecast, buoy & tide websites.
Spare Parts &
Boat Outfit
Look at each system onboard and identify the components that are prone to failure. Determine the operational and or safety importance of that system.
Troubleshooting
Tips for troubleshooting systems and equipment.
Navigation
& Equipment
Three Basic Tools
Visual…..Chart (plotter)……Radar
Safety Equipment
Required Safety Equipment and Documentation.
Vessel Paperwork
Trip Planning
Proper maintenance, planning, preparation and prudent decision making are the keys to your successful boating experience.
Maneuvering
& AnchoringBasic tips for vessel manuevering and anchoring.
Bar Entrances, Passes
& NarrowsPlan your departure or arrival to coincide with the Slack or Flood tide.
Do not cross shoal areas. Stay in the channel at all times.
Distances Reference
Distances between ports for North and Central America.
Mariner MathSpeed / Time / Distance / Fuel Comsumption
Port InformationPorts, marinas, fuel docks, North and Central America
Panama Canal
InformationAgents, marinas and preperation
Vessel Delivery
Service ProvidersChoosing a Captain, Broker and Surveyor.
The Checklist
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