Flood stage: a hybrid watercraft saves the day
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The shortage of supply for rescue watercrafts in flooded cities encouraged the development of the Shuttle Craft. Shuttle Craft is an unpowered semi-V fiberglass hull that can accommodate four passengers. It is an ideal rescue vehicle due to its stable platform suited for pulling people aboard.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1997
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Driver's ed for boaters: in Florida and California, intensive hands-on courses teach the basics
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On-Board Boating Academy in Dania, FL, offers a two-day intensive driving course for new boaters. Two mornings of classroom instruction are followed by hands-on boating time aboard a center-console 20' boat. The National Marine Safety Center in Truckee, CA, offers a similar two-day course.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1996
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Dealing with dolphins
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Dr. Randy Wells of the Chicago Zoological Society is a leading figure in the area of dolphin research. Wells offers several guidelines and rules for powerboaters when they come across these spectacular marine mammals.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1997
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