What’s Cooking

on July 26, 2025

Many times your water adventures lead to hunger, and well, what’s cooking? Here’s an attempt to explain how to safely cook on a Boat Plan Ahead Whether you’re heading out for an afternoon cocktail party or a two-week offshore voyage, it’s important to think through and write down what you plan to cook ahead of time. A boat away from the dock means you can’t just run to the store to pick up forgotten items. […]

HEAT

on July 19, 2025

Heat exhaustion is typically seen in people exercising strenuously in hot weather

Hurricanes

on July 12, 2025

Hurricanes are unpredictable. Understanding the Hurricane is vital. Its that time of the season, where we need to be aware and understand just what to do, and what everything means when it comes to a hurricane. Creating A Graphic Track When a hurricane is forecast, the National Hurricane Center (NHC), part of NOAA, produces a map of the likely track of the hurricane. Some boaters look at the map and wrongly assume that the widening […]

Poison Ivy

on July 5, 2025

Boating with Poison Ivy: What to Know Before You Set Sail Summer is the perfect time to hit the water, but if you’ve had a recent run-in with poison ivy, your boating plans might feel a bit… itchy. Whether you’re recovering from a rash or worried about exposure while exploring the shoreline, here’s what you need to know about boating with poison ivy. First, What Is Poison Ivy? Poison ivy is a plant that contains urushiol, […]