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         <title><![CDATA[FederalLaws]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Coast Guard is the federal regulating agency for recreational boats.  As such, the Coast Guard issues boating safety recommendations and ensures the proper compliance with federal boating safety laws and equipment requirements. Here is a guide to the federal boating laws enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Read a Chart - Part 1]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learning to navigate can seem like an insurmountable challenge, but when broken into manageable pieces, it becomes simpler.  The first steps are to learn the basic components of a nautical chart, and how to interpret the information for safe navigation.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[2010 Boat Shows and Events]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Life Jackets Basic]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Before choosing a life jacket, learn about the kinds and types of U.S. Coast Guard approved personal floatation devices, and the minimum requirements under federal regulations.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Plotting a Course]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Plot a course on a nautical chart, and use time, speed, and distance calculations to run the course to your destination.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[2009 Best Express Cruisers]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[J.D. Power and Associates, a highly respected independent market research firm, examines the experiences of new boat owners to determine owner satisfaction in the express cruiser boat segment.  Find out the best 2009 express cruiser boats.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[2009 Best Large Runabouts]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[J.D. Power, a highly respected independent market research firm, examines the experiences of new boat owners to determine owner satisfaction in the large runabout segment.  Find out the best three 2009 large runabout boats.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[2009 Best Ski/Wakeboard Boats]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[J.D. Power, a highly respected independent market research firm, examines the experiences of new boat owners to determine owner satisfaction in the ski/wakeboard segment.  Find out the best 2009 ski/wakeboard boats.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[WinterizeChecklist]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Winterizing your boat is easy when you use this checklist when you prepare to winterize your boat.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[2009 J.D. Power Boat Rankings]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[J.D. Power and Associates, a highly respected independent market research firm, examines the experiences of new boat owners to determine owner satisfaction in seven different segments of boats including: ski/wakeboard; fiberglass bass boats; small runabouts; large runabouts; coastal fishing; pontoons; and express cruisers.&#10;&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[2009 Boat Shows and Events]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Boat Rules 16 - Under 26 feet]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Coast Guard has different safety equipment requirements for recreational boats depending upon boat size.  Find out the required equipment if your vessel is at least 16 feet but under 26 feet.  ]]></description>
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