A Jacket for Everyone
Do you have the right fitting life jacket? At A Life Jacket Primer, you will learn about the different types of life jackets for different situations. Whether you are in the rough open water, near the shore in calmer waters or involved in boating sports, there is a...
Why boaters should listen to the voices in their head
How many of us volunteer to help out a friend only to wish they had listened to their inner voice? Here is a great story we found that should make even your worst day of boating sound good. We found this article, When the Alarm Bell in Your Head Goes Off, Listen! in...
Spring Time is Dinghy Time
So winter should be winding down, and as we climb aboard our somewhat neglected vessels, its hard not to miss the limp, dirty dinghy hanging off the swim deck or sagging in the docking cradle. During the winter our inflatable dinghies have experienced extremes in...
Smart Navigation: Which Nav App for You?
Navigation apps have been constantly evolving since their conception, but with so many out there to choose from and new ones appearing all the time, how can we decide which is the right one? Certainly there is a nav app out there which is perfect for you, whether...
Accomplish a Perfect Docking
Does the fear of arriving and departing your slip keep you from enjoying your boat? Whether you have been boating for years or just a beginner, this month's Boating Magazine has some great tips to help you dock like a pro.
Nature’s Magnetic Mystery
Boat U.S. Magazine has a great article by Troy Gilbert, addressing the shifting of earth's magnetic core. For a boater, its pretty important to know which way is north. But with the pole drift speed increasing from 10 miles a year to nearly 35 miles a year, scientists...
Washington Boater Education
You learned the "rules of the road" before you sat behind the wheel of a car and you should do the same before taking the helm. Just like studying to get your driver’s license, it is very important to have the boating information and certifications you need to be a...
Cross Border Travels
Off in the boat I go, To lose my mind And find my soul. It seems every time you turn around the procedures for crossing the border by boat have changed, so instead of telling you what we think is correct, we have provided links direct to the government sites for you...
Setting an example for young boaters
Many young families are taking up boating these days, and whether its your own children or smaller grandchildren, its your responsibility to teach them the basics of safe boating. Read the attached article from US Coast Guard's Boating Safety Tips to learn how to keep...
Tossing in the Line
Learning how to correctly toss a dock line is an easy skill to learn, but no matter how good you become,if it's not tied to your boat, it's not going to do you any good. Read the attached article from US Coast Guard's boating safety tips which gives you step by step...