Why Take a Boating Course?
“I can drive a car, so I should be able to drive a boat.” vs Boaters believing this statement have no idea what challenges await them. Applying car […]
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Memory Failure
In our highly computerized world, we are increasingly dependent on our computers; not just laptops, smart phones and iPads, but all our electronics, cars, appliances—everything. So much so, that a
“Magic Pills” cure mid-winter blues.
The boating season varies greatly around the world! Some boaters are fortunate enough to have 12 full months in the water, while others (like us) have to squeeze their boating
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Prepare for Boat Shows
Climate change is creating some very interesting winter weather; but, have no fear, the boating season is just around the corner and marine businesses are all displaying at Boat Shows to
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Santa Found Us on Windy!
We would have visited our boat “Windy” on Christmas Day even if it had been below zero in the middle of a blizzard like it should be. But this year
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Winterizing Your Captain
Dawsons is a regular contributor to Upper Bay Boating Magazine. One of the other contributors wrote a humorous article that we would like to share with you. Thanks to L.
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Fall Boat Buddy
Summer has officially come to an end with some boaters preparing for haulout. For many who are continuing to enjoy fall boating, the weather isn’t as dependable, so unfortunately, trips
More Boating before Haulout
Wow! Tomorrow is the last day of summer and haulout is on the horizon. For some, it has already happened; but, for others (us included) boating continues well into the
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Docking From 6′ Out
Have you ever pulled off the perfect parallel docking at a long gas dock, but 6 feet out with no one in sight to throw a dock line to? Tom
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Why did you get into boating?
When you ask boaters about their experiences on the water, be prepared for hours of entertainment. Boaters love to share the good and the bad, punctuated with laughter and exaggeration.
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Docking a Mid-cabin Cruiser
Since the mid 1980’s, mid-cabin cruisers have become the most popular style of cruiser for families, giving them two distinctive sleeping areas—mid-cabin and v-berth. Most boaters don’t realize though, that
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Keep Her Moving
“Don’t approach your dock any faster than you are prepared to hit it.” I read this advice several times the other day, when checking some internet boating forums. This really
