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? …
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? …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Are you suffering from “crunchitis”? Crunchitis is a docking disorder associated with stress, contact with the dock, usually yelling, swearing, embarrassment and frequently accompanied by extensive pain in the pocket …
Last week I wrote about Colonel Potter from MASH and his memorable quote, “I know what I’m talking about”. This is an expression I still want to use many, many …
“I know what I’m talking about!” said Colonel Sherman T. Potter from the popular MASH TV series from 1972 until 1983 when he was debating with the other doctors. I’ve …
Boating should not only be FUN, it should also be SAFE for the First Mate and crew. After all, this is a time for you and your family to escape …