Dock Helpers – No Help
Every time, we all hope for a pleasant docking, but it doesn’t always happen that way. Quite often, boaters depend on dock helpers when they come into a new harbor;
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Docking
Use the Wheel to Dock a Twin?
“To Be or Not to Be— That is the Question“. William Shakespeare knew there was a difference. But, for boaters with Twins, “To Wheel or Not to Wheel—That is the
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Docking is the Best Part of Boating
If your docking involves any yelling, swearing, jumping, boat hooks, bionics, dock helpers, guesswork or embarrassment, you are not in the “Best” Boat Docking category, and should probably upgrade your
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Teach Your Boat Buyer to Dock?
Thousands of boaters invest in docking lessons to learn how to dock their new or used boat, that they have just purchased. This makes perfect sense. But, the other day,
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Don’t Hit the Dooock!
Joe and Judy (not their real names) had launched a few days ago and were organizing their boat for a great summer season, when they heard a cry from the
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The Last 50 Feet—SCARY!
We love to hear your docking stories about how our docking lessons have improved your docking skills, built your confidence and given many of you a reason to stay in
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Why Take a Boating Course?
“I can drive a car, so I should be able to drive a boat.” vs Boaters believing this statement have no idea what challenges await them. Applying car
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Docking From 6′ Out
Have you ever pulled off the perfect parallel docking at a long gas dock, but 6 feet out with no one in sight to throw a dock line to? Tom
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Docking a Mid-cabin Cruiser
Since the mid 1980’s, mid-cabin cruisers have become the most popular style of cruiser for families, giving them two distinctive sleeping areas—mid-cabin and v-berth. Most boaters don’t realize though, that
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Dock Lines – What Do You Do With Them When You Leave the Dock?
Dock Lines are another “must have” for your boat. A Dock Line is not just a rope you use to tie up your boat. It must be made of the
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You Tube Boat Docking
The internet is a great source of entertainment and misinformation—especially when it comes to docking a boat. A 30-second video, just doesn’t cover it! You may have seen the YouTube
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It’s Not Your Fault!…Docking a Power Boat is Difficult
Is docking your power boat an easy procedure, as it should be? Do you confidently and safely bring your boat into your slip or alongside your dock AND secure it
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