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? …
Docking
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 …
Crunchitis Cure
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 …
Docking Chaos – #3 and #4
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 …
Docking Chaos #1 & #2 – Not Unusual
“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 …
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER
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 …