Points East Magazine, Midwinter 2013

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Flash cards find a place in marine-regs education

Briefly

Six sets of nautical flashcards are being offered by Bring Me The Horizon LLC, of New Milford, Conn. These cards are designed to help recreational mariners master nautical rules and marine terminology. The initial range consists of cards coverPhoto courtesy Jupiter Boats ing Rules of the The 26 Forward Seating. Road (COLOyster Harbors Marine, in Osterville, Mass., has been REGS), Lights appointed a Jupiter Marine dealer. Jupiter boats are deand Shapes, Sound and Light Signals, IALA Buoyage, signed to run at high speeds in offshore sea conditions, Morse Code, and International Marine Flags and PenOyster Harbors says, while providing passengers a nants. Each pack consists of over 50 full-color, glossy cards, smooth, comfortable and amazingly dry ride under adverse packaged in a clear-plastic case. conditions. Jupiter Marine’s newest addition to their fleet Flashcards have long been an effective method of learning is the 26-foot Forward Seating, the smallest of the Jupiter and reinforcing the educational process. Each card has a line. The new 26 is available in two power options, a single Yamaha F350 or with twin Yamaha F150 engines. Eipicture on the front and an explanation or description on ther power option will, Oyster Harbor says, cruise the reverse. In many cases, the relevant rules are quoted comfortably at 35 mph while delivering 2.5 mpg in fuel and light signals provided. They are a great way of testing economy. FMI: oysterharborsmarine.com. your knowledge and brushing up on your skills. FMI: www.nauticalflashcards

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