If you need to replace your PCOC (Pleasure Craft Operator Card), you can contact your original course provider or use an online replacement service. Provide the required information, pay a fee, and they'll send you a replacement card. There's also a lookup tool if you…
One of the most important things to do when boating in Alberta is to consider the licensing guidelines. You want to make sure you're using your boat responsibly, and that goes beyond just paying attention to where you're navigating and whether you have the proper safety…
The size of your boat affects how many flares you'll need to carry, as well as the type of flares you'll be required to use. If your vessel's length is six meters or less, you'll need three flares. Boats 12 meters or longer require 12…
Anglers can catch alligator gar in their native waters across the southern U.S., particularly in the river basins of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Some of the most popular locations to successfully fish for gar include the Trinity and Brazos rivers in Texas, the Mississippi River,…
To survive a sinking ship, stay calm and get a flotation device, ideally a life raft or life preserver. Move to a higher deck and follow crew instructions. If you have to abandon ship, get away from the wreckage. Once to safety, conserve energy, stay…
