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 …
Docking
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, …
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, …
Fenders – Where to Hang Them
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? …
Frazzled Docking?
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. …
Outmaneuver Your Boat
Have you ever wondered why docking your power boat is so darned difficult? Well, there are about 15 legit reasons why. The good news is, you can learn to outmaneuver …
Anxious About Docking This Year?
Do you remember all the fun you’ve had boating with family and friends, or are you anxious this year, about the dreaded docking after every fun-filled day of boating? Do …
Hey! New Boaters
Today, people around the world are looking for ways to enjoy time outside and still satisfy the restrictions for “social distancing”. Reports are coming in from outdoor recreation businesses that …
Stay Aboard When Docking
Sammy arrived back at the marina preparing for his stay-aboard docking procedure, after he had treated his work buddies to a day of fun and fishing on his sport fisher …
The Dock Line Trap
Dock lines lurk on the water surface or sometimes partly submerged like a snake hiding in long grass, patiently waiting for an unsuspecting boater to drive his propeller within striking …
Are You Ready?
It is already 2020! Are you ready for a new decade of boating? What will it be like? What changes will there be? Whatever the future of boating is, why …