Types: Whaler Carolina Skiff Key West • Planing Hulls, Inflatables, and V-Hulls all throw wakes above idle speed! • These boats provide maneuverability and quick access for safety crews in an emergency. • Steering by center console wheel or tiller • Starting by electric ignition or Pull-Start • Engines 5hp and up
Wakeless Launch
Elevated by pontoons for minimal wake Steering by wheel Mid-ship console Holds 2 or more persons Bow platform Distribute weight across the boat Affected by wind Responds Slowly Difficult to turn Difficult to stop Heavy boat Wide Turning radius Wakeless Launches glide well and are hard to stop Plan accordingly and don’t rely on reverse […]
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New England Weather and you
Some guidelines for how to dress and prepare for the weather as a volunteer. Here are a few thoughts on preparing for the possible weather during outdoor public service events, such as the Boston Marathon, Head of the Charles Regatta, etc. which do not fall into the predictable summer weather patterns. They are based on my […]
HOCR Bridge Traffic Guide
** Views are looking upstream from a competitor’s view **
Helpful Links
Massachusetts Boater Safety handbook via Boat-Ed.com The Head of the Charles Race Schedule A great page about the sport of rowing and equipment Course Map
Boat is not working. How do I fix it?
“Engine keeps dying.” Check the fuel level. Open the fuel cap and notice if air rushes into the tank or the vent is not open. Make sure the fuel line is properly connected at both ends and has no kinks in it. Squeeze the primer bulb and look for leaks. Push in choke on manual […]
Boat Check. What should be on the boat?
When you get to the boat here are things to check: Is there any major damage? Where is the fuel tank? Is there a spare tank? How do I change the fuel line over to the spare tank? Is there sufficient fuel? Is the vent cap open? Is the fuel line connected properly at the […]