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Bill, who lives in both Ontario and Florida, has written over 1,500 boating tests and articles, published in several national magazines. He is very active in the world of boating, having raced in Sportscraft, River and Offshore divisions, culminating in a World Championship. Bill is a certified race referee, a NASBLA award winner and a Hall of Fame inductee. His love of boating has found him as a boat stunt driver for several movies, as well as cruising extensively. As a pilot, he does volunteer S&R flights for the Coast Guard. He is also the current CEO of the Power Boating Academy and a certified captain.
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Jun 3, 2026 ∙ 4 min
The One Boating Rule That Can Make You Partly Responsible for Someone Else’s Mistake
Rule 2 of the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), often called the "Responsibility Rule," states that: "The person in charge of the boat must do everything necessary to avoid a collision." This seems like simple logic, until you realize how it can directly become a nightmare for you, as an experienced and careful boater.
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May 27, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Old Boatin' Stories - 'They Shot At Me While I Was Boating!'
Powerboat racing is generally considered to be a dangerous sport, but if there are people shooting at you during the race it becomes dramatically more life threatening.
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May 26, 2026 ∙ 2 min
The 10 Safe Boating Commandments
The 10 safe boating commandments are easy to remember and important to take to heart.
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Apr 28, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Charging Ahead: Why Electric Boat Motors Are Closer Than Ever to Breaking Through
Is it the end of gas outboards? Electric motors are primed to break through, even if we're starting small.
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Apr 1, 2026 ∙ 6 min
My Story From the Demise of OMC
It was a complete shock to boaters when one of the marine industry's largest and best known companies suddenly declared bankruptcy.
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Feb 14, 2026 ∙ 9 min
The Top 10 Ways to Increase Speed and Handling
There is one thing that all boats seem to have in common. They are never quite enough. Here are 10 ways to improve their performance.
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Feb 4, 2026 ∙ 6 min
Reignite Your Love of Boating - Let the Good Times Keep Rolling
For some boaters, their boating activities can gradually become less interesting. Here's how to break the cycle.
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Dec 22, 2025 ∙ 2 min
2025 Year In Review - The Editorials
Our list of the best editorials of 2025 - including several controversial takes and some unconventional tips that got the boating community all riled up.
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Oct 3, 2025 ∙ 5 min
USA & Canada Have New Life Jacket Regulations - Are You Compliant?
There are new 2025 ‘harmonized’ life jackets regulations’ for both USA and Canada. Are you compliant?
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