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Articles from the May 15, 2012 edition


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  • Don’t Think You Need A Lifejacket?

    May 15, 2012

    I have heard many a boater say, “I don't need a lifejacket. I am a good swimmer.” I am too. And I used to think the same thing. I thought I didn't need a life jacket unless it was rough water and I could not see land. I was confident I could easily swim to shore in the tiny Arizona lakes. At least I felt that way until I finished an Ironman swim. I competed in a 2.4-mile swim at Tempe Town Lake, finishing with a respectable time. Got to the ramp, put my feet under me to jog the 10 feet to the... Full story

  • Upgrade Your Boating Skills

    May 15, 2012

    As the warm weather is upon us, we are all thinking about dusting off the boat and going to have some fun on the lake! As most of us do not boat much in the wintertime, we need to ensure that our boats are properly maintained and that we have not forgotten about the safety equipment we must carry. Remember: When you are out on the water help is not necessarily close by! Since we may not have been boating for several months, too many of the skills required are not engrained into our normal... Full story