It is now officially hurricane season. Hurricanes can hit anywhere along the Gulf and East Coasts, so if you do plan to head out to sea, keep an eye [...]
Offshore Boat Storage Tips for Hurricane Season 2020
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Securing Your Boat For Hurricane Season
June 1st marks the official start of the hurricane season. While boat owners are busily setting up their vessels for the water and organizing their trips out on wide, [...]
Preparing Beginners for Offshore Boat Racing
No matter how you use it, your boat is a substantial investment and mishaps are bound to happen- even for the best sailors. This is especially true for boat [...]
Proper Boat Anchoring Tactics
The concept of anchoring a boat is a simple one: sink your anchor into the seafloor so your vessel stays in place. The techniques involved, however, are much more [...]
What Do You Need in Order to Safely (and Legally) Boat in California?
Boating isn’t as simple as finding any old boat and setting off into the ocean. If you want to go boating the right way, there are a few things [...]
How to Stay Safe When Sailing
One of the best aspects of sailing is its ability to be both exhilarating and relaxing. It is also a great way to experience nature and to see the [...]
8 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Boat and You
Each year, many people form resolutions that they never get to. However, there’s still time to make 2020 different. And don’t just limit your resolutions to yourself. In addition [...]
How to Proceed if You’ve Spilled Fuel in the Water
Unfortunately, there is always the chance that something could happen during your boat journey that causes you to spill or leak fuel. This is a twofold problem. First, it [...]
Tips to Remove Barnacles from Your Boat (Without Causing Further Damage)
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 [...]
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 [...]