It happens to whales, and it can happen to your boat. Yes, we’re talking about a barnacle invasion. When barnacles harden on your boat, be aware that removing can [...]
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Are You Prepared for the Most Common Causes of Boat Damage?
Unfortunately, accidents are a common enough occurrence, no matter the type and size of vessel you own and operate. From inclement weather to rough waters, other boaters, and occasional [...]
What to Wear for Safe and Enjoyable Cold-Weather Boating
There’s nothing quite like the ocean in winter. It can be truly exhilarating, but only if you know how to stay warm. A major part of that is making [...]
What to Know About Ice Boating and Sailing
When ordinary boating and sailing aren’t exciting enough, some people take to the frigid waters for a little extra challenge. Thrill-seekers are quite attracted to iceboating! This sport is [...]
Escape the Winter to These Warm Boating Destinations
Curious which sailing destinations would allow you to escape the winter? Some of us are still dreaming of glorious summer days that came with boating excursions. But you still [...]
Ice in the Water? Here’s How to Safely Boat Around It
Depending on where you take your boat this winter, it’s possible that you could end up encountering some ice on your journey. With ice in the water, it is [...]
How to Prep Your Yacht for Winter
Neglected yachts quickly deteriorate, causing a variety of issues when you take them out of storage to go sailing again. If you live somewhere with mild winters (like California!) [...]
What Kind of Maintenance Does a Yacht Need?
Yacht maintenance is a crucial component of yacht ownership and operation. That gorgeous yacht is a substantial investment, so it must be protected and maintained to ensure reliable operation [...]
Know How to Spot and Treat Hypothermia on the Water
We’re heading into the autumn and winter, and all around the country, temperatures are dropping. That doesn’t mean that you should stay out of the waters altogether, but those [...]
How to Stay Warm When Boating on Chilly Waters
One of the most dangerous aspects of boating in a cold-weather adventure is the risk of hypothermia. Hypothermia happens when the body loses heat faster than it can produce [...]