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 [...]
Boat Insurance
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 [...]
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 [...]
DIY Boat Maintenance You Can Do Without a Professional
All boats require some maintenance to ensure they’re running correctly. Serious reconstruction and renovations should be left to the professionals, but when it comes to the everyday, routine maintenance [...]
Your Boat’s Run Out of Fuel! What Do You Do?
What’s on your checklist for a boating trip? Navigation, life preservers, boat insurance, towels, first aid kits, food, and water? Before you leave the dock, the last thing you [...]