Boat Shows are for YOU!
Another year has come and gone, while Boat Show organizers have masterfully been bringing together Boat Manufacturers, Marinas, Brokers, Dealers and Suppliers all under one roof to present their products …
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Gift for your First Mate
For the First Mate on your Christmas list, finding the perfect gift can be quite a challenge. Why not give a gift that makes life easier and more fun aboard …
Start Boating Earlier Next Spring
The easiest way to put more spring in your boating is to start the season earlier—with no last minute repairs. The best time to address repairs is the fall. But …
Is Your Boat Ready for Winter
Fall is definitely here, and it’s time for many boaters to prepare their boats for winter. Some have the marina staff haul, winterize and cover or store their boats (inside …
Stay Out of the Dog House
The last thing a Captain wants to do is end up in the Captain’s Dog House! But, unfortunately, it does happen and it puts a real damper on boating. Just …
Does Your Holding Tank Really Stink?
On boats with toilets, builders install a holding tank to hold the sewage until the boat reaches a pump out facility. Some yachts come equipped with a “Y” valve, so …
Boat Hook – Dangerous for First Mate
A Skating Pro knows before a skater jumps, that it will be a bad landing, by the way the skater enters the jump. A Golf Pro knows before a golfer …
First Mate or Guest? Which?
Recreational boating has been a big part of my life and all of Doug’s life. He was born and raised at the family marina, Dawson’s Marina Limited on Lake Simcoe. …
Captains – Delegate
Entertaining and taking family/friends for a cruise, is part of the fun of having a boat. But, far too often, the Captain ends up doing all the work and the …
Avoid Electric Shock Drowning
Knowing where the dangers are and how to check for leaking AC electricity in the water could be a lifesaver. Spring is the time to do it, before you put …
One Lucky Lady
I witnessed an incident where one lucky lady gets to enjoy boating this summer instead of lying in a hospital bed without her severed foot! I was on the other …
Head Sense = No Scents
A marine head or toilet, is a necessity on a boat if you are going to be on board for more than a few hours at a time. The larger …