Anchoring With Hand Signals

Hand Signals for Anchoring This short video shows the entire process for anchoring with hand signals only.  It’s very clear and interesting to watch.   It is simply Bill Salvo communicating with the boat operator with an overlay of text describing his silent...

10 Fun Things to Do On a Boat Trip

Planning fun activities for your family and friends is a great way to bond on your boating trips. Below are some great ideas to try. Write a message along with your email address on a piece of driftwood and set it free What a surprise it would be to get a message back...

Away from the Dock: Orcas Island

Semiahmoo is an incredibly beautiful marina, but even its staunchest advocates occasionally get lured onto the high seas for a weekend adventure.  Most of us head out to Sucia when that urge arises, but just a couple of miles further south is a plethora of island...

Fish Finders: The Basics

A fish finder, or fish sounder, is basically a small sonar device that enables a fisherman to ‘See’ in the water to understand what is down below the surface. These units are basically little sonar devices that send out a pulse of sound energy and...

Man Overboard Wireless Kill Switches Sound The Alarm

Keep Captain and Crew Safe Everyone is protected by this Man Overboard wireless system from Fell Marine.  This after-market product is compatible with all major outboard brands.  It will keep the pilot, as well as 3 passengers safe from being left behind in the event...