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The Ensign magazine is an official channel of United States Power Squadrons, America’s Boating Club, a volunteer organization whose members teach boating skills and best practices to help improve the safety of our nation’s waterways. Learn more.
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Avoid collisions with other boats. AIS will show you where other vessels are and how close they will come. How to integrate AIS with radar and other marine electronics.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Very nice pictures!!!
Every photo is a piece of the amazing Nature
Magical setting.
So beautiful! Where is that gorgeous place?
Very warm and inviting photo
I enjoy reading the Ensign. It has some really interesting articles of members journeys and some good boating tips. Keep up the good work.
Beautifull!
Reflective
Nice sunset ending a nice day on the water
Peace and serenity.