Menu of Articles written by Commander Bob on boating and safety issues

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Here is a menu of some of the Commander Bob's articles on boating and boating safety that have been published in magazines or on other prominent websites. We like to think that these articles provide you with a broad range of educational boating topics, much like text you would read while studying for online History or online MBA classes, or for that matter ANY online classes.

Guest articles are encouraged (see paragraph below), and will be designated as such on the menu.

Commander Bob would be pleased to publish YOUR article here, without compensation. Articles may be submitted by email to articles@commanderbob.com. Articles should be 700-800 words, with a title and proper spelling of the author's name (and title/affiliation if desired). Commander Bob's will not assume any responsibility for copyright violations arising from publication of your material or accompanying artwork, if any. It is therefore suggested that for your own protection, you obtain written permission to use any text or artwork that you glean from another source. Commander Bob reserves the right to refuse publication of articles submitted without justification or notification to the author. Other than for obvious typographical errors, Commander Bob will not edit, modify, or revise the author's work without obtaining permission from the author, other than type size, font, or layout.

Boating Safety Commentary
Weather Phenomena for Your Enjoyment
Is This the Newest Lifesaver?
Dressing to Survive
Let's Not Be Fuelish
"Proud Mary" is NOT "Tin Lizzie"
Life a Fine, Swiss Watch
This Mayday Doesn't Come with a Parade
Boating in the Third Dimension
Minimize Surprise
The Algae's Always Greener
Visiting With Your Boat Pays Off
Boating is a Family Affair
Reflections on a (Near) Perfect Day
A Skier is a Man Overboard
Help When You Can...Safely
Facing Heavy Weather
Practice Backing Back
Don't Forget the Christening
Up the Lazy, Crazy River
Prepare for Survival
Trying to Get It Starboard
If You're Ever Under the Helo
Night Boating...A Whole New Ballgame
Night Walley Fishing on Lake Erie (Guest Article-Capt. Van Burnett)
We've Got our PFD's...Now What?
Hankerin' for Anchorin'
Shooting Charley Noble
Is There A Loose Nut on Your PWC?
You Gotta Look Good Out There
Lightning...No Absolutes
Hypothermia...From Canada to the Carribean
Lunacy at the Launch Ramp
Tow, Tow, Tow Your Boat
Hooked...on Boating Safety
Anchor Right to Stay Put (Guest Article-Tor Pinney)
See a Spout, Watch Out
Those Magnificent Lighthouses Are In Our Very Nature
Play it safe: Life Jackets are Vital (Guest Article-Pat Durkin)
Coast Guard Sings the Praises of PFD's
Swept 80 Miles Out to Sea in a Kayak (Guest Article-Wayne Spivak)
A Case for Mandatory Boater Education (Guest Article-Capt. Pete Seidel)
Rescue 21 (the new CG "911 system")Mapped Out (Article-Elaine Dickinson, Boat US Magazine)
Some Thoughts on Kids and Boating
Establishing a "Hazard Zone" Can Avoid Horrific Prop Strikes (Guest Article-John Malatak)
Articles on the Subject of Marina Safety - Electrical Hazards

What's the Marina's Responsibility in Providing Power to Boat's
(Guest Article-Jim Shafer, Harbor Marine Consultants, Inc.)
With Permission by Boat and Motor Dealer, December 2008 Issue

Electric Shock Drowning
(Guest Article-Jim Shafer, Harbor Marine Consultants, Inc.)
With Permission by IAEI News, July-August 2007

The Electric Shock Drowning of Samantha Chipley (Case File Courtesy Jim Shafer, Harbor Marine Consultants, Inc.)

Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (Article-Louis Novak, USCG; Republished with permission of Boating World Magazine)