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The Better Bay Alliance is rolling out a series of boating safety seminars across Rhode Island in 2025. These sessions aim to boost maritime safety for everyone from seasoned captains to first-time boaters.

The seminars will cover key topics like navigation rules, how to read waterway markers, and essential safety practices.

What to Expect at the Seminar:
● Rules of the Road: Master the guidelines that keep waterways safe for everyone.
● Aids to Navigation: Learn to interpret buoys, markers, and nautical charts effectively.
● Key Safety Practices: Discover essential tips for staying secure while boating.
● Local Knowledge: Gain valuable insights tailored to the unique waters of Rhode Island.
● Exclusive LIVE CHART Demo: Experience an interactive demonstration of our
cutting-edge Google map, showcasing real-time activities on Rhode Island waters.

One of the cool features of the seminars is an interactive Google map that shows real-time activity on Rhode Island waters. This gives attendees valuable local insights they can use right away.

If you’re interested, you can sign up on their website, but spots are limited, so don’t wait too long.

Boating Safety Seminar at Sail Newport

Newport | February 12, 2025 | 6:30 pm | $10

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Boating Safety Seminar at Wickford Yacht Club

North Kingstown | March 12, 2025 | 6:30 pm

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Boating Safety Seminar at Seamen’s Church Institute

Newport | April 2, 2025 | 6:30 pm | $10

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Boating Safety Seminar at Newport Yacht Club

Newport | April 16, 2025 | 6:30 pm | $10

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Boating Safety Seminar at East Greenwich Yacht Club!

East Greenwich | April 30, 2025 | 6:30 pm

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Got a club or organization that wants to host a seminar? The Better Bay Alliance is open to that too. Just shoot them an email at betterbayalliance@gmail.com to get the ball rolling.

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...