Just because the winter has set doesn’t mean you can’t get out fishing by boat. I fish regularly during the winter in the southeast and often have great success. However,...

As a captain, I regularly had boats hauled out of the water for maintenance. Vessels require being pulled from the water for bottom paint, propeller prop speed application, thru hull...

As a former captain, I navigated marked channels along the east coast of the United States frequently. Channels are typically bustling with traffic ranging from small crafts to large ocean-going...

As you’re walking the docks at marinas or out boating, it is common to see boats fitted with swim platforms. The platform serves multiple purposes and is composed of different...

One of the most unique looking knots in the nautical world is a monkeys fist, otherwise known as a monkeys paw. As a former captain, I have used this type...

One of the most important aspects of boating is knowing how to read and navigate channel markers. As a former captain, I encountered a wide variety of markers and needed...

Without a doubt, a lot of effort goes into preparing a boat to be stored during the winter months. Preparation is imperative to prevent damage as temperatures dip. However, the...

While you often see groups of people aboard privately owned boats, it is not uncommon to boat alone. I enjoy going on the boat alone, especially if I have the...

Unfortunately, there are a significant number of consequences associated with driving a boat distracted. Of course, often you’re lucky and don’t harm objects, wildlife, or people, but others driving distracted...

One of the primary reasons that people are attracted to the water is because of water sports activities. The combination of the sun, water, and social interaction makes water sports...