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Florida Boating Destinations

on March 4, 2023

The Florida Keys are one of the best Florida boating destinations and the most popular. With its crystal-clear waters and coral reefs,


Artificial Intelligence hits Boating

on February 26, 2023

Don’t look now, but artificial intelligence has hit the Boating Industry, Likely to have profound effects Artificial Intelligence, (AI), is likely to have profound effects on the way we boat. It can allow for improved safety and navigation through capabilities such as navigation in shallow water, detection of hazards, and long-distance route planning. Autonomous boats can be used for a wide range of tasks such as search and rescue, ocean exploration, and even delivery services. […]


THE STICKY

on February 19, 2023

There are literally thousands of different types of sticky tape you can use on your boat. All sticky tape is not equal. Performance Green Masking. A step up in performance and cost, green masking tape is highly conformable, so it suits many of the curves and shapes found on boats. The ideal solution for masking off areas to be varnished, as it will not come detached if it gets damp while wet sanding the adjacent […]


President’s Day

on February 12, 2023

Officially known as Washington’s Birthday (even though it isn’t actually on Washington’s birthday!), Presidents Day is an American federal holiday that takes place on the third Monday in February. According to Britannica, the origin of Presidents’ Day lies in the 1880s, when the birthday of Washington—commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and the first president of the United States —was first celebrated as a federal holiday. In 1968 Congress passed the Uniform […]


Obstruction of Justice

on February 4, 2023

Obstruction of justice can include tampering with jurors or with witnesses.


Your Sinking

on January 29, 2023

But what exactly does sinking mean? Is a trawler sinking when sitting at the dock with water leaking in through the stuffing box at a rate the bilge pump can keep up with? Is it sinking if the bilge pump can no longer keep up? Is it sinking if the bilge pump fails? How about a ski boat that gets swamped by waves; is it sinking? An Insurance Perspective From an insurance perspective, a boat […]


BOAT SHOWS

on January 22, 2023

Boat shows play an important role in the boating industry. The boating industry relies on consumer preferences, behavior and decision-making. Boat shows provide an opportunity for the general public to understand the products and the services that the industry offers. With a bevy of shows coming up, its important to keep the focus. Upcoming Shows Miami Show 02/15/23 – 02/19/23 Miami, Florida Miami Yacht Show 02/15/23 – 02/19/23 Miami, Florida Orlando Show 03/17/23 – 03/19/23 […]


Alcohol Dangers

on January 15, 2023

Alcohol’s dangers are well documented. Most people know that alcohol affects judgment, vision, balance, and coordination, which greatly increase the likelihood of accidents. The Coast Guard says that in alcohol-related fatalities, more than half the victims capsized their boats or went overboard. A boater is even more likely to become impaired than a driver of a car. Stressors Stressors, such as exposure to noise, vibration, sun, glare, wind, and the motion of the water affect […]


WINTERIZATION

on January 9, 2023

Wintering Down South It’s no surprise that when freezing temps blast an area where annual winterization isn’t the norm, damage claims are sure to follow. If your winter storm-prep plan consists of hanging a garage drop light in the engine compartment and calling it good, you may want to beef it up with some of the following tasks. Just because its not freezing all winter down here, doesn’t mean you should ignore these tips. Engines: […]


YOUR FUTURE

on January 2, 2023

“Your future has nothing to do with your past,”  That’s true, but only if you’re willing to accept the idea that things can get better. Ask anyone who dropped 25 pounds and finished their first 10k run. Or the person whose career, company or industry got downsized, who retrained and got a new job, and who is now happier – maybe even making more money than ever before. The truth about your future is that […]