We have all watched internet videos of two objects approaching each other in slow motion ahead of the anticipated collision. This past weekend, Brenda and I were aboard Windy the

During the docking process, the Captain should be focused on docking the boat, knowing that his First Mate is prepared and ready so they can carrry out their docking plan

Does “jackknifing, pulling forward, backing, jackknifing, pulling forward, backing up, jackknifing again, cursing furiously, pulling forward, backing up, jackknifing, being furiously cursed at” sound familiar on your launch ramp while

Boating in the summer is one thing, but boating in the early spring is another—particularly after this past winter with the Great Lakes totally frozen over. The early spring water

Ah, long weekends.  There are only four during the summer so each one is cherished but this one coming up carries special significance for boaters and cottagers.  (There are few

Over the decades, power boats have undergone many changes and improvements; so much so, that they don’t resemble the old 1930’s and 40’s boats with single inboards, large rudders and

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

After a long, cold winter, we finally have a break. Boaters are excited about storing their snow shovels and snow blowers and are shifting their thoughts to spring launch and

Recreational power boats have evolved over the decades from low inboard power boats with huge rudders, skegs and low flat decks in the 30’s and 40’s when the same docking