Already, we are at the end of February and spring is just around the corner. Now is the perfect time to improve your boating skills so you are prepared when […]

Many boaters are buried deep in snow right now, but have no fear, spring will soon be here. Winter Boat Shows help us dream of next summer’s boating, so take

Candles on board your boat aren’t a good idea. Why? Boats move and rock in wind gusts and waves. Having liquid wax and flame upset is a recipe for fire.

If you have a First Mate in your family, why not put a First Mate Gift under the Christmas Tree this year?

After our recent glorious boating holiday in the Bahamas aboard a 41′ Symbol Motor Yacht, we prepared for the crossing from West End, Grand Bahama Island, to Lake Worth, Florida.

Working in galley sinks takes some practice. Most are small single bowls–some round, some square, some deep and others shallow. Mastering this comes with time and practice and a few

A relatively new feature to consider before you just buy another VHF radio is to consider getting one with a remote microphone (all the features of the radio are located

“On your mark. Get Set. Go!” Is your boat going to be ready as soon as the season starts? Summer is not far away and there are a number of

Scott sent an email with an interesting challenge. We have boated for years with our dog but never encountered Scott’s challenge because we didn’t have an aft cabin cruiser then.

Quite often, boat buyers get caught up in buying their new boat without taking into consideration all the costs involved–both the one time costs and the on-going costs. How much