As the Christmas holidays approach I’m sure you’ll hear the song about old St. Nick—“He’s making a list and checking it twice, gonna find out … [Read more...]
Peter d’Anjou
Roughing It Today
November 23, 2011 By
I’m not sure how people who enjoy the great outdoors developed their affinity. Camping and boating trips with the family when I was young were the basis … [Read more...]
Boat Project Destroyed by Winter Storm
November 19, 2011 By
Most shipwrecks happen at sea and involve loss of life. Mine happened in my yard and no one died. Anyone familiar with my blog knows that I like to fix … [Read more...]
Boating Safety: Lifejackets are the New Seatbelts
November 4, 2011 By
Your intrepid boating journalist found some news about lifejackets that will likely affect you. Did you know that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) … [Read more...]
Boat Storage Stands
October 25, 2011 By
Almost all boats spend time on dry land sitting on their trailers or boat stands—especially during winter storage. Having operated a boatyard that routinely … [Read more...]
Outboard Performance: Upgrade Your Propeller
October 19, 2011 By
Changing the prop on your outboard may be the least expensive yet dramatic way to fine tune and customize your boat’s performance for your use. There … [Read more...]
Blue Water Dreams
October 12, 2011 By
Many people dream of ocean voyages to distant shores. The freedom and personal challenge can be quite appealing, but the doing might take years to bear … [Read more...]
Boating Around Birds
September 30, 2011 By
Most boaters enjoy the out of doors, nature, and the sight of birds, but when nature and birds get so close to our boats that they leave their signature … [Read more...]
Boat Trailer Maintenance
September 22, 2011 By
A third of the 100,000 plus boats for sale on this website are listed with trailers. That's no surprise because according to BoatUS, nearly 7 million Americans … [Read more...]
Flag Etiquette Afloat
September 15, 2011 By
In my merchant mariner deck officer days, I was the designated flag officer onboard—responsible for signals. I was taught that the right flag flown in … [Read more...]
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