Resolutions for Boaters
Who says resolutions have to only be made for the New Year? Discover Boating has a few great ideas to add to your list that won't be forgot in the first week.
Captain is the Boss. His Boat. His Rules
You have been waiting all spring for that call from your buddy with a boat. It finally comes and you are headed out to the islands for a great weekend of sun and relaxation. But do you know the proper boating etiquette to be sure you get invited back? The first rule...
Boating Courses – Cruise Planning
ANNOUNCING CRUISE PLANNING CLASS Presented by Beaverton Power Squadron Virtual Conference Meeting Starting January 25, 2021 7 Monday evenings + Exam • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $85 per attendee • Includes USPS eBook and exam Register at 914-826-4127 cell or...
A Visit From Old Salt Nick
'Twas the night of the solstice, and we were afloat. Not a creature was stirring under our boat. The children were snug in their berths below decks, dreaming of treasures in sunken shipwrecks. And Mama in her Pj's and I in my skivvies had just settled down for some...
Don’t Get Caught Unprepared in a Storm
With even more life-saving information, the 7th edition of Heavy Weather Sailing 7th edition has been regarded as the ultimate authority on surviving storms at sea aboard sailing and motor vessels alike, per Amazon's book reviews. Since the first edition in 1967,...
Winterizing errors
Winter may not be out to get you, but it sure seems to be after your boat. Reading through 10 years' worth of winterizing claims, the Seaworthy editors were astonished at how many ways cold weather and ice can damage something made of metal, plastic, and fiberglass...
Is There Room for Two Aboard?
Place two adults, who claim to care for each other, in a small space for an extended period of time and the battle begins. Whether it's onboard a boat, in a motor home, or moving into a smaller place, learning to respect each others space is important. In Buckeye...
Seasickness- by power of suggestion?
Only the luckiest amongst us will be unfamiliar with seasickness. The three- dimensional freedom of a boat's movement, as compared with the motion of land-bound vehicles, make this one of the worst forms of motion sickness, compounded by the sufferer's knowledge that...
Outboard Motors for Dinghies and Inflatables
An outboard motor is a propulsive engine system for boats comprised of three main components, the engine, propeller, and a gearbox. Outboard motors are usually small in size, occupies little to no space in the boat itself, but in most cases are clamped to the transom,...
A Marine Battery Primer
As you sail along enjoying your boat, you aren’t often thinking about the batteries that are making the good life possible. However, you might want to evaluate your current marine battery or upgrade to a newer model. Well-maintained, quality batteries insure...