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Evolution of the Paddleboard Evolution of the Paddleboard Ancient Origins The concept of standing on a floating vessel and propelling it with a paddle dates... Read More

Satellites

How Satellites Have Changed Nautical Enterprises How Satellites Have Changed Nautical Enterprises Satellites have revolutionized nautical enterprises in several key ways, enhancing navigation, communication, safety,... Read More

Must Have Safety Gear

Nautical Safety Gear Must-Have Safety Gear for Any Nautical Voyage Life Jackets (PFDs): One per person, properly fitted. Throwable Flotation Device: Required on most boats... Read More

Currents and Tides

How to Read Ocean Currents and Tides How to Read Ocean Currents and Tides 1. Understanding Ocean Currents Ocean currents are continuous movements of seawater... Read More

Barnacles

How Barnacles Impact Boating Barnacles can have a significant negative impact on boating in several ways: Increasing Drag: Barnacles create rough surfaces on the hull,... Read More

Moby Dick

The Impact of Moby-Dick on the Nautical World Moby-Dick by Herman Melville, published in 1851, had a complex impact on the nautical world. Though it... Read More

Underwater Drones

Impact of Underwater Drones on the Nautical World How Underwater Drones Are Impacting the Nautical World 1. Military and Defense Surveillance & Reconnaissance: UUVs are... Read More

Parasailing

The History of Parasailing Parasailing, also known as parascending or parakiting, is a recreational sport where a person is towed behind a boat while attached... Read More

Nuclear Power in the Nautical World

How Nuclear Power Revolutionized the Nautical World 1. Extended Range & Endurance Nuclear-powered vessels, such as submarines and aircraft carriers, can operate for months or... Read More

Fresh Water

Early Nautical Challenges of Maintaining Drinkable Fresh Water Maintaining a supply of drinkable fresh water was one of the greatest challenges for early naval voyages,... Read More

Carbon Monoxide

Dangers of Carbon Monoxide for Boaters Carbon monoxide (CO) is a serious danger to boaters because it is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that... Read More