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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“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
Your First Mate doesn’t have to be a Cowgirl lassoing the dock cleat from the bow of the boat. Put away the lasso and use a FLIPP Line. Easy and
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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
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Tom and Wilma, who had dreamed of boating for years, were finally able to buy their first boat. They took delivery and excitedly prepared to be boaters and enjoy life
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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
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Many boaters in Ontario have heard of or may be staying at a marina that has the designation “Clean Marine”. You may have heard recently about the Blue Flag Program.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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