I grew up boating on the great lake before moving south and becoming a captain. Over the last seven years, I have been driving vessels recreationally in an area heavily...

As a former boat owner and captain, I was immersed in the boating community. With that said, I knew the exact reasons why and how people got involved in boating...

One of the biggest threats while boating on sunny days is sunburn. The level of exposure oo the water is far higher compared to being on the shore. Take it...

One of the most frustrating experiences when boating to the beach in coastal waters if failing to account for the tide and getting stranded. To be more clear, stranded refers...

One of the first things that I pack when heading out on the boat with my kids are the life vest. Before my children set foot on the vessel they...

One of the more important boating skills is the ability to read the water ahead. Without question, the ability to read water comes with experience and a lot of it....

One of the most important pieces of equipment aboard a boat is the anchor. The anchor is critical in holding the boat’s position when not in operation away from the...

First, as a kid I will tell you that I really enjoyed boating which turned into a career as a captain in private yachts. Without question, I was introduced to...

As a boat owner and former captain, I have towed boats countless times, including long trips from NY to Florida. Unfortunately, towing boats present more dangers than driving without a trailer and...

One of the more challenging aspects of boating is approaching a dock. As a captain, I docked boats on a daily basis and often under challenging circumstances. As a recreational...