Captain's Log :: Archived in "January 1, 2012"

You know your a pro fisherman when...

* You have a shiner dangling from your rear view mirrow because you think it makes a good air freshener.* Your wedding party had to tie tin cans to the back of your whaler.* You call your boat "sweetheart" and your wife "grady"* Hiller's Sport shop has your credit card number on file.* You keep a ugly stick by your favorite chair to change the tv channels with.* You get 40 to life because your…Read More

Categories: Captain John's Log

Enjoy the Off-Season, But Plan for Emergencies

By John M. Malatak, Chief, Program Operations, U.S. Coast Guard, Boating Safety Division December 2, 2011  Proper planning can help reduce the risks of off-season boating. I love boating in the fall. The colors of the trees lining the shore of the Potomac River, where I do most of my boating, are bursting with bright yellows, brilliant oranges and deep reds. The slight nip…Read More

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