KEEPING COOL ON THE WATER

on June 24, 2020

Here’s some great solutions for keeping the air flowing in and out of your boat this summer. Thanks Carolyn Shearlock. Port Visors For those of us in rainy areas, Port Visors allow us to keep ports open in all but the nastiest squalls. Admittedly, in nice conditions they may block a little airflow, so you have to balance how often they’ll improve ventilation versus how often they’ll restrict it. Port Visors are made of UV-resistant Lexan […]

FLORIDA BOATING DESTINATIONS THAT EXCEL

on June 17, 2020

Florida Keys The Keys. Within this 100-mile-long stretch of islands, you will find world-class offshore and inshore fishing, numerous reefs and wrecks for snorkeling and diving, tropical sandbars, and warm, gin-clear water that’s incredibly inviting. In addition, you’ll find a long list of waterfront watering holes and dining options to choose from, and diversity within each community that’s sure to satisfy the homebody or the party-goer. Jupiter/Palm Beach Perhaps the nicest place on the east coast […]

WHAT YOUR KIDS NEED TO KNOW BEFORE HITTING THE WATER

on June 10, 2020

Safety Comes First Just as seat belts keep everyone safe in the car, life jackets (also known as PDF’s) save lives on the water. Teach your kids to buckle up; it’s the law. Also make sure any life jackets you used last year still fit properly. If they’re too small, see if local officials or a boating organization will accept them as donations, for loaner programs. Reds and Greens Guide Your Way Speaking of safety, […]

HOW TO GET HELP WHILE IN YOUR BOAT

on June 3, 2020

Lighted Beacons The Coast Guard has approved certain lighted beacons as visual distress signals. These include the Sirius Signal Electronic Flare Distress Light from Weems and Plath ($99, weems-plath.com). It is approved as a day-night flare in coastal waters. It is battery-powered and flashes an SOS signal via an LED light that’s visible up to 10 miles for up to 60 hours. Flags During the daytime, you can also use an orange distress flag to signal […]