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Touch and Feel Boat Shows are Back!

January 12, 2023 January 12, 2023 / Boating 101, Lifestyle

Yes! Touchie Feelie Boat Shows are back. No more virtual Boat Shows. Does the Boat Feel Right? To me, a boat is too personal a purchase to do on-line. I …

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Boat Shows are for YOU!

January 12, 2023 January 12, 2023 / Boating 101, Lifestyle / Boat Buying, Boat Show

Another year has come and gone, while your Boat Show organizers have masterfully been bringing together Boat Manufacturers, Marinas, Yacht Brokers, Dealers and Marine Suppliers all under one roof to …

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Need a last minute gift?

December 13, 2022 December 14, 2022 / Lifestyle, Boating 101, Docking / boat docking lessons, First Mate, Gift

for the Boater on Your Christmas List? Merry Christmas from us on our boat to you on yours. Christmas is coming, Is there someone you’ve missed? Do you need one …

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Docking Blind Spot

When to Stop in a Blind-Spot

August 23, 2022 August 23, 2022 / Docking, Boating 101 / blind-spot

When you are finalizing docking in your slip, can you see when to stop? Some main walkways or walls at the front end of some slips are quite low (brown …

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Fenders – Where to Hang Them

July 27, 2022 July 29, 2022 / Docking / Docking, fender

How many do I need? Where should I hang them? Should all the fenders be on my boat? On my dock? Both? Should I remove and stow them when cruising? …

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Before a single handed docking in heavy wind…..

July 14, 2022 July 14, 2022 / Boating 101, Docking / heavy, lesson, Wind

What do you do, when docking in your slip would be too challenging in a really heavy wind? Do you cross your fingers and hope for the best? Do you …

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Frazzled Docking?

June 28, 2022 June 28, 2022 / Docking / boat docking lessons, Docking

Fritz (alias) has always been even tempered with family and work associates; but, when under the pressure of returning his boat to the dock, Fritz gets frazzled and super uptight. …

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Maneuver Your Boat

Outmaneuver Your Boat

June 22, 2022 July 29, 2022 / Uncategorized, Boating 101, Docking / boat, Docking

Have you ever wondered why docking your power boat is so darned difficult? Well, there are about 15 legit reasons why. The good news is, you can learn to outmaneuver …

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Listen to Your Boat

Listen to Your Boat

May 31, 2022 May 31, 2022 / Boating 101, Lifestyle / Listen, Look

The need to stop, look and listen to our bodies is one of the most important lessons we have all learned over the last few years dealing with symptoms of …

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Spring Boat Checklist and Inspection

May 2, 2022 May 3, 2022 / Boating 101 / Checklist, Summerize

DIY and Save Money Prepping your boat for another season is one of the joys of boat ownership. The spring of 2022 will be especially appreciated after being locked up …

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Anxious About Docking This Year?

April 6, 2022 April 6, 2022 / Docking, Boating 101 / Captain, Docking

Do you remember all the fun you’ve had boating with family and friends, or are you anxious this year, about the dreaded docking after every fun-filled day of boating? Do …

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Boating — The Great Escape

May 3, 2021 September 28, 2021 / Adventures, Boating 101, Lifestyle / boating, escape

Boating is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Boating is a family recreation enjoyed by millions for family fun, entertaining, relaxing, exploring, fishing and just …

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