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Read articles written by Captain Don Fleming:

What Boaters Fear Most. This article appeared in the April 2011 issue of Boating on the Hudson

Kayaks: Let Common Sense Prevail. This article appeared in the August 2010 issue of Boating on the Hudson.

Navigating The Fog. This article appeared in the June 2010 issue of Boating on the Hudson.

VHF Radio: Your Lifeline to Safety. This article appeared in the April 2010 issue of Boating on the Hudson

Anchoring Techniques.
This article appeared in the May 2009 issue of Boating on the Hudson.

Long Island Sound on a Tank of Gas. This article appeared in the April 2009 issue of Boating on the Hudson.

Affordable Cruising Seminars. This article appeared in the April 2009 issue of Boating on the Hudson

Cruising - St. Michaels Maryland. 
One of the most popular cruising sots, this historic town reflects life along the Chesapeake Bay. This article appeared in the April 1996 issue of POWER AND MOTORYACHTING

The Dangers of Bank Suction. It has nothing to do with excessive cash withdrawals, yet it can be just as devastating to you.  This article appeared in the August 1995 issue of POWER AND MOTORYACHTING.

Night Plight. Running at night can be harrowing. Here's how you can keep your blood pressure down.  This article appeared in the May 1995 issue of POWER AND MOTORYACHTING.

Motion Detector - Part 2. It's one thing to identify a collision situation on radar.  It's quite another to avoid it.  This article appeared in the August 1994 issue of POWER AND MOTORYACHTING.

"Man Overboard!"
The cry "Man Overboard!" is one of the most frightening sounds in boating. Here's what you can do to improve the odds of a safe recovery.  This article appeared in the May 1994 issue of POWER AND MOTORYACHTING.

Motion Detector - Part 1. Rapid radar plotting techniques can save your life.  Here's what you need to know about EBL's and VRM's.  This article appeared in the March 1994 issue of POWER AND MOTORYACHTING.

Large Ship Handling Techniques.  What the responsible small boat captain needs to know.  This article appeared in the December 1992 issue of Boating on the Hudson.

Engine Room Quick Check For Inboards Engines and Generators Part 2.  Everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.  This article appeared in the November 1992 issue of Boating on the Hudson.

Engine Room Quick Check For Inboards Engines and Generators Part 1.
Everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.  This article appeared in the October 1992 issue of Boating on the Hudson.

Engine Room Quick Check. 
Everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.  This article appeared in the September 1992 issue of Boating on the Hudson.

Taking on Fuel.  Let's do it safely. This article appeared in the August 1992 issue of Boating on the Hudson.

Boat Handling in Adverse Conditions (2). 
Some Precautions and Steering Techniques Part II.  This article appeared in the June 1992 issue of Boating on the Hudson.

Boat Handling in Adverse Conditions (1).  Some Precautions and Steering Techniques Part I.  This article appeared in the May 1992 issue of Boating on the Hudson.

Collision Avoidance - Part 2   Power Boats meeting Sailboats and Commercial Shipping. This article appeared in the April 1992 issue of Boating on the Hudson.

Collision Avoidance - Part 1
  Knowing your right of way. This article appeared in the March 1992 issue of Boating on the Hudson.

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