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HEY THERE, FELLOW BOATERS! At some point, all boats need a little TLC – whether it’s a refurbish, an upgrade, or a complete refit with new products and accessories. If […]
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Don’t Buy an “Excuse-Me” Boat
Ahoy, boating enthusiasts! Boat shows are like Disneyland for us sea-loving souls. Rows upon rows of shiny new vessels, each one calling out to you with promises of adventure. But
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Make Friends With Your Fenders
Fenders are essential to protect your boat, but they can only do their job if they are hung properly. The right placement, at the right height and time, is crucial
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Docking With Toddlers
Boating with a young family can be an exhilarating experience, but it can also be more challenging for Mom; when managing toddlers AND managing dock lines while Dad is driving
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Boating All Year OR Haul-Out?
On Friday October 21st, 2 cranes arrived at our Yacht Club and by 2:30 Saturday afternoon, all 120 boats (21’ to 50’) were hauled out of the water and placed
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60 Days to Spring Launch!
Our Yacht Club newsletter arrived the other day and showed, among other important news, the best news of all—Spring Launch is May 4th! That’s just 60 days! Hip Hip Hurray!
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Fall Boating is like a Roll of Toilet Paper
Andy Rooney, known for his words of wisdom, once said that “Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes”.
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1 Boat Docking Instruction Does NOT Fit All Boats
All those boaters who need dock helpers to dock their boats, might as well put a big flashing neon billboard on their roof. “I can’t dock my boat. Help!” They
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Better Docking Skills = More Enjoyable Boating
The last 50 feet coming back to the dock or slip are the most stressful part of boating for way too many boaters who may need to top up their
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Danger – Be Aware. Be prepared.
Sometimes it is easy to see danger coming giving you plenty of time to prepare in advance to avoid the consequences. Like seeing storm clouds forming in the distance. You
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Major Harbour Danger – Electric Shock
Kids love to Swim. As responsible boaters and parents, we check to make sure it’s a safe area and supervise them so they can play and enjoy the water and
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Guests Aboard are not Mind Readers
Last week, we invited two long time non-boater friends to join us for a cruise aboard our 30’ “Windy”, anchor for lunch and a swim. The weather was partly cloudy,
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