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 [...]
Boating
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
Animal Etiquette: How to Interact With Marine Life While Boating
If you like taking your boat out into the open ocean, it’s only a matter of time before you have an up-close encounter with a curious aquatic animal. Whether [...]
6 Common Mistakes Made by First-Time Sailors
Sailing is an incredibly enjoyable way to spend a beautiful day, but like any other activity, practice makes perfect. If you wouldn’t go for a drive without knowing what [...]