Capt. Aaron Paolino ( 3000 Gross Ton Master), of @Northeast Maritime teaching Scouts how to make rope. Some 1,500 Scouts are camped at Fort Adams, on Newport ( RI) harbor as part of the Narragansett BSA Scouting America Jamboree. It’s nice to see nautical history and tradition brought to life. 🎥 Boating Contribuor, Capt. Vincent Daniello | Boating Magazine

🚤 It’s Safer Boating Week! 🌊 Here in Waitaha Canterbury, we know how quickly things can go wrong on the water — and most boating fatalities in Aotearoa happen close to shore. 📍 1 nautical mile from land. 📍 40% within just 400 metres. That’s not far from the beach, the boat ramp, or the riverbank. As the days get longer and warmer, ask yourself: If you end up in the water, how prepared are you? ✅ Lifejacket on? ✅ Weather checked? ✅ Two ways to call for help? Let’s make this summer safe — for