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Cold weather boaters need protection from hypothermia, both on deck and in the event of falling overboard. Cold water shortens in-water survival time, making a quick rescue essential. Fortunately, you have options whether you hunt, fish, or cruise on cold water. Choose the right gear to increase your chances of surviving a cold-weather mishap.
A fire on a boat is frightening and, often, fatal. When fueling, chances of a fuel fire are heightened. Gasoline fumes are highly flammable. Here are some precautions:
Summer means travel. And for many people, that can mean motion sickness, be it travel by plane, train or automobile -- or even at an IMAX theater. You might feel nauseous, dizzy, sweaty and uncomfortable.
Here are some simple repair tips for when boat motors just don’t start:
Boating, fishing and other water sports are fun in their own right. Alcohol can turn a great day on the water into the tragedy of a lifetime. Consider these alternatives to using alcohol while afloat in order to avoid boating under the influence (BUI).
The best canoe and kayak destinations in central Wisconsin as listed in the Wausau Daily Herald and Stevens Point Journal's weekly Outdoor Recreation Guides:
Paddle: Paddle Namekagon covers 92 miles of the Namekagon River. Visit http://www.scrapaddle.org for more registration information and additional details. Registration has begun and is limited to 80 participants. More events | Events map
Turkey Season Celebration: The Pulaski Area Turkey Chasers chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host their event at the American Legion Hall, Pulaski. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a buffet at 7 p.m. Cost is $50 for individuals and includes NWTF membership; $95 couples; $30 jakes; $270 sponsors. The event includes door prizes, raffles, auctions. For more information contact Ken Jaworski at 920-680-0090. More events | Events map
Birding: Find wetlands, prairies, and forests in abundance at Crex Meadows, along with more birds than you can dream of ... but not more than you can count! Andy Paulios leads this event from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Burnett County. Register at https://www.cvent.com/events/great-wi-birdathon-big-day-trips/registration-941aca6cd282454189211661afb27a0a.aspx. More events | Events map
Canoe & Wooden Boat Show: This event will be held in conjunction with Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day outside of the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner. For more information visit http://www.WisconsinCanoeHeritageMuseum.org. More events | Events map
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