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
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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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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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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Throw a Loop over a Dock Cleat
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
“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
Put Joy into your 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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Who is REALLY at the Wheel?
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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Need a last minute gift?
for the Boater on Your Christmas List? Merry Christmas from us on our boat to you on yours. Christmas is coming, Is there someone you’ve missed? Do you need one
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When to Stop in a Blind-Spot
When you are finalizing docking in your slip, can you see when to stop? Some main walkways or walls at the front end of some slips are quite low (brown
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