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Boating Safety Articles


The following list of articles was formerly included within the MITA Trail Guide each year. Because this set of articles changes very little from year to year, we decided to make them available on the web site to conserve paper.

The Invaluable Nautical Chart

VHF Radio Communications

Wind is Weather

Selecting a Kayak for the Trail

Big Ships, Little Boats

Safe Paddling

Emergency Tips for Powerboaters

In-Water Survival

Traveling With Children

Human Waste Disposal