Boating / Sailing Editorials and Information You will find at the moment the boatplace website has a lot of categories listed on the 'Know' page with not much content. This is because the site is only in its infancy, but I wanted you people to see that there is DEFINITELY going to be space for you to add material if you want to get involved and contribute to a particular section.
So this page is a summary of what has been added by people so far...and a really BIG thaks to those of you readers who have!
Information about Boats
1. Boat trip preparation list a short checklist for boaties to use courtesy of the National Marine Safety Committeee (NMSC)2. What chemicals are stored on your boat? are you aware of the potential hazardous chemicals kept on boats? by boatplace.com.au
3. What GPS devices are available for mariners? are you looking for the latest in GPS devices for man overboard situations? by Sea Safe
4. How to avoid a boat collision on the water? Who gives way to whom when out in a boat? "In The Clear" Part 1 Bob Mellor, AVCGA
5. How to cross sand bars safely in a boat? Ocean bars, or sand bars, present a danger to all boat operators "In the Clear" Part 2, AVCGA
6. How to make sure your boat trailer is safe and suitable Check your boat trailer as you would your boat. Part 3 by Bob Mellor, AVCGA
7. How to board a tender or dinghy safely Boaring and alighting a tender safely. "In the Clear" Part 4, Bob Mellor, AVCGA
8. Tips on how to maintain your boat's marine engines Boat engine maintenance tips, "In the Clear" Part 5, Bob Mellor, AVCGA
9. How to avoid running aground in shallow water & avoiding obstacles. Boat engine maintenance tips, "In the Clear" Part 6, Bob Mellor, AVCGA
10. How to make sure your boat is not overloaded. The Australian Builders Plate (ABP) for weight loading on your boat, NMSC
11. How to install navigation lights on your boat. How to install marine navigation lighting on a boat and make sure it is functioning, NMSC
12. How to repair fibreglass on your boat. How to make fibreglass repairs to your boat and do it properly the first time, Elite Gelcoat Repairs
13. How to anti-foul a boat. How to antifoul your boat and select the right anti fouling paint for your boat, Asia Pacific Yacht Coatings
14. Why you should wear your lifejacket. If you're rendered unconscious, your PFD1 could save your life. Bob Mellor, AVCGA
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