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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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 …
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, …
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 …
“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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
How many do I need? Where should I hang them? Should all the fenders be on my boat? On my dock? Both? Should I remove and stow them when cruising? …
What do you do, when docking in your slip would be too challenging in a really heavy wind? Do you cross your fingers and hope for the best? Do you …
Fritz (alias) has always been even tempered with family and work associates; but, when under the pressure of returning his boat to the dock, Fritz gets frazzled and super uptight. …