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Safely Boating as we Age
on January 28, 2024
Safely boating as we age is something you probably don’t think about to you have to. Face it, every year we are getting older. Happy Birthday Even if your birthday doesn’t fall this month, we all get older each year and father time takes its toll on all of us. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up your boating experiences. Tips to keep you Boating safely as we age: Keep a whiteboard and […]
Boating Seasons
on January 21, 2024
Want to lengthen your boating season this year? Now is the time to address some things before they go awry and force you to. If you do, you’ll have much more water time and save some money. Nothing’s worse than on-the-water breakdowns — but some things can be fixed before they go poof in the night and end your boating season. Impeller ImplosionA water pump impeller is the classic example of something that always fails […]
Marine Surveys
on January 14, 2024
What Type of Marine Survey Do I Need? Marine Surveys are performed for a number of reasons,and the procedures for each vary to best suit your needs: Pre-Purchase Survey This is the most comprehensive type of inspection, and is strongly advised when purchasing a new or used vessel. Condition and overall operation of the vessel should be examined. This covers structural integrity, electrical systems, the propulsion system, the fuel system, other machinery, navigation equipment, miscellaneous […]
Towing a Boat
on January 6, 2024
Towing a Boat If there’s no alternative and you feel you can safety tow the disabled boat with your vessel, follow these tips: Communicate Be sure to communicate that, as the captain of the towing vessel, you will be command of the operation. As you rig up the bridle with two dock lines: Once the tow line is secure and you begin towing, remember that you should never put your own boat in reverse. This […]
New Year
on December 31, 2023
This New Year, Instead of giving something up, consider making a new healthy habit. Try the gym Working out is one of the best things anyone can do for themselves. The real challenge is being consistent. Even if you work out for 10 minutes, if you’re doing it five days a week it counts as a healthy habit. The options are countless, its as easy as joining a gym, taking a class, or downloading a […]
New Year Celebrations
on December 27, 2023
There are hundreds of good luck rituals woven among New Year celebrations, all practiced in the name of exercising a little control over fate. The Dutch, for whom the circle is a symbol of success, eat donuts. (Powdered Sugar has not been confirmed). Greeks bake special Vassilopitta cake with a coin inside, promising good luck in the coming year on whoever finds it in his or her slice. Fireworks Fireworks on New Year’s Eve started […]
Christmas Stockings
on December 17, 2023
The tradition of Christmas stockings originated in the generous deeds of a nobleman named Nicholas who was born in 280 A.D. in Asia Minor. Nicholas dedicated his life to following the principles of Jesus Christ, using his wealth to help impoverished and suffering people. He became the Bishop of Myra in his young years, and was immensely popular for his kind, generous heart. Living a lifetime of celibacy, Nicholas never married or had children, but […]
Christmas Tree
on December 10, 2023
Christmas Tree Lore is an established part of modern life. In 16th-century Germany, fir trees were decorated, both indoors and out, with apples, roses, gilded candies, and colored paper. In the Middle Ages, a popular religious play depicted the story of Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Religious Roots A fir tree hung with apples was used to symbolize the Garden of Eden — the Paradise Tree. The play ended with the […]
Candy Canes
on December 2, 2023
Candy Canes are a long cherished holiday tradition. The first recorded ‘candy stick’ came from 1837 at a candy exhibition in Massachusetts in the USA. They started as straight white sugar sticks and a few years later the red stripes were added. The first time they are documented as being called ‘candy canes’ comes in 1866; and their first connection to Christmas comes from 1874. Early recipes had them as simply ‘sugar’ flavored. But we’re […]
Colors
on November 26, 2023
There are several colors which are traditionally associated with Christmas. We know we see Red, Green and Gold. But why do we have them and what do the colors represent? Most the colors and their meanings come from the western/northern European traditions and customs, when Christmas is in the middle of winter and it’s dark and cold. Green Evergreen plants, like Holly, Ivy and Mistletoe have been used for thousands of years to decorate and […]