Why a Fall Boat Buddy?
Every Boater should have a Boat Buddy—especially during the fall. Why? Once September comes, families focus more on back to school and routines and work. Boating starts slipping into the …
Boating 101
Boat Ramping is Entertainment!
Avoid the embarrassment of being BOAT RAMP ENTERTAINMENT! Ramping a boat is hilariously entertaining, when you are standing there watching as everything goes wrong on the ramp. But, if you …
Crunchitis Cure
Are you suffering from “crunchitis”? Crunchitis is a docking disorder associated with stress, contact with the dock, usually yelling, swearing, embarrassment and frequently accompanied by extensive pain in the pocket …
I DID NOT KNOW My Boat Would do That! Boat Handling
“I didn’t know my boat would do THAAAAT!” We often hear this statement of amazement when teaching boaters (both power and sail) to boat handling in the confines of a …
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Docking Chaos – #3 and #4
Last week I wrote about Colonel Potter from MASH and his memorable quote, “I know what I’m talking about”. This is an expression I still want to use many, many …
Docking Chaos #1 & #2 – Not Unusual
“I know what I’m talking about!” said Colonel Sherman T. Potter from the popular MASH TV series from 1972 until 1983 when he was debating with the other doctors. I’ve …
Use Your Head!
Boat builders design boats to accommodate boaters’ needs; most with a head and galley. Some are small while some are quite roomy, but all are fully functioning. Galleys have running …
Undocking Disaster
Sometimes, you can learn to dock and handle your boat by watching, or asking another boater; BUT, only if they have a boat the same as yours, with the same …
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER
Boating should not only be FUN, it should also be SAFE for the First Mate and crew. After all, this is a time for you and your family to escape …
Docking a Twin with only One Engine
Many of us have driven a car with one flat tire, but how many have driven with two flat tires on the same side? That’s what it is like to …
Surprise After Blizzard Rips Thru Marina
Severe winter storms with blizzards, snow and high winds are a recipe for tarp and shrink wrap damage on boats stored for the winter. One Monday in late February, all …