First Mate 101
Why struggle with First Mate chores every day When someone has already found an easier and better way?
Why struggle with First Mate chores every day When someone has already found an easier and better way?
Web Research December is a good time, between Christmas shopping trips, to go on the web and research the various brands of electronics you’ve just gotta have for your boat
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In these newsletters, we are assuming that you have hired a marina to haul out your boat. The jobs we discuss are the ones that most marinas don’t necessarily do
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Before the marina hauls and winterizes your boat, there are many jobs that you, the boat owner, can perform. Most marinas will look after the motors and water systems, but
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September to November is haul out time for boats in the northern climate, and that time is here again. Here are a few winterizing tips that apply to both power
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“Those damn halyards are keeping the harbor awake all night again!” Most sailors, especially those who stay aboard for the weekend, are considerate and tie off their halyards with bungie
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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,
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,
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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
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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
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
Does Your Boat Have What it Needs? Read More »
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
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