June 2012
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4th of July Boating Safety Tips
We received an email from Mercury Marine this week which had a few good tips for keeping safe while boating this Wednesday. So we decided to share those tips with you below.
BOATING SAFETY TIPS
Before and during operation, make sure everyone on your boat is in the proper passenger position. Sit down and hold on. You don’t want your passengers to be in a position that could result in them falling...
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Grilling on a Boat - What You Need To Know
Boating and grilling – they seem to go hand and hand. It all goes together with that ‘summertime’ feel. And of course, grilled food is healthier for you. But besides all that, grilling on a boat is all part of the adventure of boating. I’m sure most of us can use common sense and know that you’re not going to lug a huge stainless steel gas grill on a boat. In fact, there are special grills that...
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Tips for Viewing Fourth of July Fireworks from...
Open waters and open skies make for the best fireworks display. There’s no better place than laid back on your boat with your friends and family while watching fireworks on the 4th of July. And again this year, we’re sponsoring the Lake Wallenpaupack Fireworks Show. Before you head out to enjoy the show, there are a few tips you should consider that will heighten the excitement of the...
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10 Wakeboarding Terms Every Wakeboarder Should...
Surfs up…or, er, wakeboard up? Either way, here are 10 popular wakeboarding terms that every wakeboarder should know.
Bail – well, this is pretty much a no-brainer. ‘Bail’ refers to the act of falling off of one’s wakeboard; bailing out or bailing off.
Ballast – any extra weight added to the boat to make the wake bigger. Ballasts can be people, fat sacks, or any other heavy object(s). Some boats...
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Ready to Launch Your Trailer Boat – 5 No-No’s
So, you’re ready to put that nice shiny boat in the water and enjoy your day. But not so quickly – there are some steps you need to take before backing that trailer down the ramp to launch your boat into the water.
Marina’s, lakes and other bodies of water normally have launch ramps for boaters. It is the boater’s responsibility to make sure the launch procedure goes smoothly and without incident....
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Life Jacket Loaner Program
Taking the kids for a boat ride is a great way families can enjoy Lake Wallenpaupack. However, children can outgrow their life jacket and sometimes boaters and anglers may not have the right sized life jacket for younger boating guests. That’s where Lighthouse Harbor Marina can help with the free Kids Life Jacket Loaner Program. It’s just one way families can stay safe on the water...
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Create Your Own Boating Movie on Facebook with...
Ever dreamed of starring in a movie? Well, now there’s an App for that!
Discover Boating’s new Movie Maker App lets you create a movie featuring highlights from your boating life right from our Facebook page! Tell a story or simply share the joy of boating with your family and friends. It’s quick, easy and FUN!
As the “Director” you can preview your movie to...
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Marine Sanitation – It’s Not So Stinky
Let’s face it – eventually you’re going to have to come face to face with the fact that marine sanitation is one of the most important things to keep up with on your boat. Doing things the right way the first time will not only keep your boats sanitation system happy and non-stinky, but it will also keep our water systems safe and sanitary. Starting with the basics, make sure your boats potty...
