No Wake Zone
You are responsible for your wake and any damage it causes! It could dump someone out of his boat, cause someone to fall down the companionway stairs, swamp a bowrider, […]
Shore Up Your Cords
For boaters whose boats are equipped with 110V to power their electrical devices and appliances, Shore Cords are a must! How do you run the shore cord from the power
Boaters and Cottagers Code
Both recreational boaters and boating cottagers share the same concerns about safe enjoyment and environmental protection of our waterways. The following code* is offered to assist all boaters; cruising yachtsmen,
Solve the Canvas Puzzle
Boats that are outfitted with eight or more pieces of zippered canvas, create a confusing puzzle. With a looming summer thunderstorm closing in on you from across the lake, putting
Protect The Financial And Enjoyment Value Of Your Boat With A Bit of Elbow Grease This Season
Just like Spring cleaning at home or at the cottage, Spring cleaning on the boat isn’t much fun but necessary. It makes the rest of the season more enjoyable and
Does Your Boat Have What it Needs?
Make sure your boat has what it needs and not what it shouldn’t, to make your trips safe and fun. Doing this one job as soon as your boat goes
Kill The Uninvited Guests
Boaters usually welcome guests aboard, but there are some uninvited guests you want to keep off your boat. Foodborne illnesses don’t take a holiday and could be a threat to
YUK! This Washroom is Disgusting
You never know what to expect. Sometimes, you’d rather not shower because the washrooms are so disgusting. Usually there aren’t enough hooks to hang up your clothes and towel. There
Small Boats Need Trim Tabs Too
Trim Tabs are the flaps installed on the transom of all the larger power boats to improve acceleration and planing. With trim tabs, boats get onto plane faster, use less
Dock Bumpers
Dock Bumper – Half Round When you are docking in the same seasonal slip time after time, you may wish to dock “fenderless”. To accomplish this, you can attach these
Boat Hook
Boat Hooks are a must on a boat, but should be used for retrieving objects in the water, picking up a pendant from a mooring, and that type of thing.
Emergency Stop Cleats
Emergency Stop Cleats – One of the docking situations covered in our ADVANCED Docking e-Lessons, addresses the situation when Mother Nature’s wind and/or current is always forcing you off your dock