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Better Docking Skills = More Enjoyable Boating

August 25, 2023 / Boating 101, Docking, Lifestyle / boat docking lessons, Captain, Docking

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.

August 9, 2023 / Boating 101 / Safety

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

August 8, 2023 / Lifestyle, Boating 101 / Safety

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

July 31, 2023 / Lifestyle, Boating 101, Docking / Captain, Docking, First Mate

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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Memories – Wawataysee

July 19, 2023 / Adventures, Boating 101, Memories

“Nope, no mail today” Matt announced as he ran back to the dinette table after racing down the dock and back. Matt, my chum, often came on our family boating

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The Honeymoon Boat

July 10, 2023 / Memories, Adventures, Boating 101, Lifestyle / Honeymoon

“That makes me really happy” she said. “Not many people can say that”. What was Kim talking about? To make a very long story short, we Doug and Brenda Dawson,

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Throw a Loop over a Dock Cleat

July 1, 2023 / Docking, Boating 101 / boat docking lessons

When coming into your slip to dock, do questions like this race through your mind? For a high percentage of boaters, the last few feet when docking cause anxiety, panic

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Fear of Docking

June 12, 2023 / Docking, Boating 101 / boat docking lessons, Docking

 “OMG” she thought as her dad was bringing the boat into the dock after a beautiful fun-filled day on the water. Terror and fear filled her being as she raced

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Put Joy into your docking!

May 29, 2023 / Docking, Boating 101, Uncategorized / Docking

Finally, some sun and warmer weather to enjoy our boats. We’ve had so many gray, overcast days lately. But, now with most boats launched and being provisioned for summer recreation,

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You May Be Too Late!

March 25, 2023 / Boating 101, Lifestyle / boat docking lessons, Canvas, Late, Repair

Yes, you may be too late for canvas repair! For those of you who need your canvas repaired or replaced, and haven’t arranged with your marina to be on their

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Who is REALLY at the Wheel?

March 6, 2023 / Boating 101, Docking, Lifestyle

Get Ready This is the time of year to add a Boat Show visit to your calendar to take part in the excitement of all the new boats and accessories,

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Touch and Feel Boat Shows are Back!

January 12, 2023 / Boating 101, Lifestyle

Yes! Touchie Feelie Boat Shows are back. No more virtual Boat Shows. Does the Boat Feel Right? To me, a boat is too personal a purchase to do on-line. I

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