Save Your Fingers
Much has been written and most boaters know that you never put a finger, foot, hand or any other body part between a boat and any structure like a dock, […]
Make Shift Chart Table
Pam and her husband enjoy boating often in their mini cruiser on Ontario waterways, putting hundreds of hours of running time on their boat. They like to use their paper
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What is Bob Doing?
Do you know what Bob is doing on his boat? Why is he doing it? If you know, please leave your comments below.
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Toe the Line
What does “Toe the line” (not tow the line) mean and what was it’s nautical origin? According to the US Navy, the space between each pair of deck planks in
Smoking Lamp
What is a “smoking lamp”, what is it’s nautical origin, and how does it tie in with everyday living for some people today? Naval History says the exact date and
Don’t Be a “Butt Dragger”
Boats are not like cars, but we still see boaters pull out from long docks, like they were pulling out of a parallel parking spot on a street. Cars steer
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Spread Your Legs on the Boat
At our family marina, Dawsons Marina on Lake Simcoe, where I demonstrated and sold thousands of new and used cruisers for many decades, I observed so many new boaters who
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Port and Starboard
What does Port and Starboard refer to, and more importantly, what was the nautical origin? Ron and Greg, you are right. The explanation we found: Port and starboard are the
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The Bow Can Be Dangerous
Thanks to Lee for her very interesting docking experience. We have changed her name and her husband’s name for this story, as they didn’t want to be identified. Her story
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Keelhaul
What does the nautical term “Keelhaul” mean and what is it’s origin? Dennis, Jeff and Anthony are all dead on–so to speak. According to the navy, a naval punishment on
Not a Knot!
“My boat slowly and smoothly slid into my slip alongside the dock as it always does. I have perfected your FLIPP Line™ procedure and docking is easy for me and
Mind Your P’s and Q’s
Mind Your P’s and Q’s. What does this mean and what is it’s nautical origin? Damon and Dennis have some great explanation as to the origin of this expression. Another
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