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LIVING ON A BOAT
on July 20, 2021
Can anyone live on a boat? Yes, if you are of the right mind and as long as everyone else who lives with you really wants to live this lifestyle of living on a boat. A boat can be a viable alternative to any land based residence although the differences can be dramatic. Life aboard is not all glamour. They move. They’re close to neighbors. Boats offer less space than land based residences. Everyone who […]
HAND SIGNALS FOR COMMUNICATIONS
on July 10, 2021
Clear Communications The need for hand signals for communication really took hold In 1922, when a teenager named Ralph Samuelson strapped a couple of pine boards to his feet and got a boat to drag him through the water. Welcome to the inventor of water skiing. The new sport grew quickly, with roughly a third of U.S. boaters going water skiing, wake boarding, and tubing during the course of a year. If you’re new to […]
BOATING WITH YOUR DOG
on July 3, 2021
There’s no reason your dog can’t enjoy the water. Here’s four keys to boating with your dog. The first thing you should do before boating with your dog is to get him a canine life jacket. You can find doggie life jackets at most boating stores and pet shops. When you are buying a life jacket for your dog, make sure it fits. Even though most dogs can swim, high seas or fatigue can cause […]
CHOOSING A MARINE SURVEYOR
on June 26, 2021
Choosing the right marine surveyor is important. Remember, you have a stake in this too. As such, attending the survey is a must and you’ll learn a lot about your potential new boat. Know Where To Look When Choosing A Marine Surveyor The same way you wouldn’t hire a plumber to rewire your house; the same goes for surveyors. Choosing the right marine surveyor or a specialist is a matter of knowing where to look. […]
BEST BOATS FOR BEGINNERS
on June 19, 2021
Choosing the best boat Choosing the best boats for beginners, is where everyone starts. But one theme should be in your mind: keep it simple. This means different things to different people. It’s important that when choosing the best boat for beginners, a beginning boater doesn’t get in deeper than he is ready for. An example, say you start with a large boat. You will need to learn how to operate complex propulsion and electrical […]
ANCHORING YOUR BOAT
on June 12, 2021
Anchoring your boat, seems simple right? I can’t tell you how many cases over the years arise from not anchoring your boat properly. Anchoring a boat is a basic skill that every boater needs to know. Understanding how to set the anchor and retrieve an anchor is critical—an anchor can hold your boat in place in a secluded cove for a few hours of swimming or an overnight stay. An anchor is also a piece of […]
COOKING THAT CATCH
on June 5, 2021
Anyone can catch some fish, and once you’ve got the catching part down, it is important to know that cooking that catch the right way can make it a great meal. BASIC WAYS FOR COOKING THAT CATCH Step 1: Draining the fish. The first step in cooking that catch is to eliminate any suffering for the fish and prevent spoilage of the meat. The fish must be bonked and drained as soon as possible after […]
Wakesurfing is Cool
on May 29, 2021
Wakesurfing is cool in that the wave is yours—and yours alone. In wakesurfing, you own the wave for as long as you care to ride it. Wakesurfing responsibly means that you’re not only having a good time on the water, but you’re doing so in a way that respects other boaters and local homeowners. A little courtesy and respect goes a long way in keeping our waterways open and wake-friendly. Be sure to follow these […]
Be a Good Boat Guest
on May 22, 2021
You get a call this week, and one of your friends invites you and your family to go out on their boat for the weekend. What does being a good boat guest mean? Want to ensure you ever get another invitation? Its always a good idea to read up on ways to be a good boat guest before you even step a foot onboard. Ask your friends ahead of time about their specific boat. Is […]
KEEPING SECURE
on May 16, 2021
If you own a boat, you worry about keeping it secure. Doesn’t matter what type of boat, you have some anxiety. New technology has made the options for keeping secure more numerous, easier to install and operate, and far more sophisticated. Those technology advances in cellular, satellite, and WiFi communications, have resulted in it being easier to stay connected with anything from virtually anywhere on Earth. Three Main Categories There are three main categories in […]