A boat isn’t always going to be out aimlessly at sea. First you have to get out to sea, and eventually you are going to need to properly dock. [...]
Boating
What Kind of Boat is Best for You and Your Lifestyle?
So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and buy a boat. That’s great! But where do you start? Choosing the right vessel for your voyages is always challenging; it’s [...]
Recreational Boaters: Do You Know the Navigation Requirements?
A boat is just like a car. It’s great if you know how to use it, but it can be dangerous if you aren’t mindful. Boating accidents cost the [...]
What to Do if Someone on Your Boat Falls Overboard
2017 data from the United States Coast Guard found that 306 people on boats fell overboard that year, with 179 deaths and 126 injuries. Your first thought once on [...]
How to Keep Yourself and Your Guests Safe from Carbon Monoxide on Your Boat
Each year more than 400 Americans die from an unintentional Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning that was not linked to fires, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). On [...]
When Do You Need Boat Insurance?
Boating is a relaxing pastime that many people enjoy. But considering it’s the middle of winter, a lot of these people consider us to be in a boating “off-season”. [...]
Breaking it Down: What Is and Isn’t Covered By Boat Insurance
Even though boats are expensive, people are still buying them across the United States. Annual boat sales totaled $36 billion in 2015 with a hike to $37 billion in [...]
The Surprising Advantages of Winter Boating
Winter is coming, but that doesn’t mean much for California in terms of snow and ice. In fact, some of the best times to boat on the West Coast [...]
What are the Most Common Causes of Boating Accidents?
Sometimes, accidents just happen, and you can’t do anything about them. That’s why it’s best to be aware and ready: know what kind of accidents are out there and [...]
Is it Safe to Go Boating at Night?
Driving at night can prove to be harder than during the day, but it’s by no means an impossible task, and the same goes with boating at night. Cruising [...]