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Episode 922: Captain Harley Hunt | Boating Fundamentals & Navigation Mastery
Captain Harley Hunt, founder of How To Boating, joins Tom Rowland to discuss the fundamental boating skills that every recreational captain should master. With experience as a dive boat captain in Key West and a yacht captain in Fort Lauderdale, Harley breaks down essential topics including navigation aids, docking procedures, understanding your boat's pivot point, and proper VHF radio communication.
This episode delivers practical, actionable knowledge for boaters at any skill level who want to operate their vessels with greater confidence and safety.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding your boat's pivot point (approximately one-third back from the bow) transforms docking confidence
- Navigation fundamentals including reading markers and buoys remain essential even with modern GPS
- Proper VHF radio protocols are critical safety knowledge every boater should practice
- Wind and current awareness is fundamental to every maneuver you make on the water
- Situational awareness and right-of-way rules prevent the majority of on-water incidents
About the Guest:
Captain Harley Hunt is the founder of How To Boating, teaching fundamental boating skills through educational content on Instagram and TikTok. He previously worked as a dive boat captain in Key West and yacht captain in Fort Lauderdale, bringing real-world maritime experience to his instruction.
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