Aft — Toward the back of the boat. Aground — Touching or fast to the bottom. Amidships — In or toward the center of the boat. Athwartships — At right angles to the centerline of the boat; rowboat ...

Learning to operate a boat is much like learning to drive a car. The basics of navigation are fairly clear, but many lessons are learned simply through observation over time. It’s as much about ...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - – Springtime in Alabama is just around the corner, so now is the time to prepare for boating season. Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division has announced dates throughout the fall for prospective boaters to enroll in the Boating Basics and License Course ...

A Safe Boating Course will be presented at Middlesex Middle School in Darien on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. It will continue on consecutive Wednesdays for six classes, a review and an exam. The class ...

FAIRHAVEN -- A free state-certified boating basics course will be held next week at the West Island Improvement Association. The goal of the course is to teach safe boating, legal responsibilities and ...