April 11, 2021
Thru-hulls: Preparing Your Boat For Spring
Do a quick internet search and you’ll find endless spring boat preparation checklists. Responsible boaters realize how important it is...
April 11, 2021
Coast Guard Boarding: What to Expect
If you are a boater in the United States, there is a good chance that you either have been boarded...
April 11, 2021
Boating Safety: Cardinal Rules & Tips from a Seasoned Coast Guardsman and Sheriff’s Boat Patrol Officer
Every year about 700 Americans die in recreational boating accidents. Not surprisingly, a disproportionate number of those accidents occur in...
April 11, 2021
Coast Guard Minimum Equipment Requirements
There are three advantages to staying on top of the minimum requirements set forth by the Code of Federal Regulations...
April 11, 2021
Are You and Your Boat Prepared for Foul Weather?
When the weather turns foul, getting home safely requires a combination of the captain recognizing and properly dealing with what’s...
April 11, 2021
Techniques for Handling a Boat in Rough or Foul Weather
Sometimes the best way to deal with foul weather is to simply stay at the dock. Great advice, but what...
April 11, 2021
2019 Palm Beach International Boat Show | What You Need To Know
Live music, over one billion dollars in boats, and fun activities for the whole family are just a few reasons...
April 11, 2021
Understanding Lifejackets: Requirements, Tips, and Types
Personal flotation devices are perhaps the single most important lifesaving device on your boat. With current advances in personal flotation...
April 11, 2021
Choosing The Right Dock Lines
Whether you are tied up at your permanent slip or are securing your boat in a transient slip, selecting and...
April 11, 2021
Deciding Between Single Engine or Twin Engine Fishing Boats
Every fisherman looking for a boat above twenty three feet is faced with the twin verse single engine decision. Each...