Regular preventative maintenance and proper stowage of flammables will help prevent fires on board your boat boat ‘Tis the season for traveling the open seas — about 92% of employees say vacation time is important to them. Hopefully, every seasoned boater understands that safety should be an absolute priority, and one accident in Northern Ireland...
Water safety tips for kids around boats, lakes, pools and at the dock to keep summer swimming fun safe for your little ones Trips to the marina, long weekends at the lake, and pool parties galore — there is nothing quite like splashing the summer away. As with any summer activity, swimming, boating, and playing...
Boating advocates call for crackdown on drinking and boating, enforcing stricter laws for safer boating in Long Island Boating is one of the most relaxing and fun activities — the water splashing below, the cool breeze, and hitting the open waves can truly be a magical feeling. Unfortunately, boating can be just as dangerous as...
Recreational boaters need to be aware that invasive aquatic species on boats are both a maintenance and environmental issue If you rent or own a home, you’ll likely deal with your share of unwanted animal guests. After all, the revenues of pest control services in the U.S. were estimated at $12.29 billion as of 2016,...
Report: Excessive noise hazards aboard fishing boats and ocean ships could cause hearing loss; advice for recreational boaters A new report from Canada’s Public Sector Integrity Commissioner says that a senior manager of the federal Fisheries Department held a report about serious noise hazards aboard Department of Fisheries and Oceans ships that could potentially cause...
Passengers can enjoy a relaxing soak in a hot tub as they cruise along London canals in new hot tub boats A well constructed hot tub can last a long time, up to 18 years or even more depending on the level of care. But what about hot tubs built into boats? Or hot tubs...
For many, boating is a hobby, but for ‘The Boat Fam,’ it’s truly a way of life Erica and Scott Magdalein and their two boys, Dyess and Lucas, have been living on a boat for over a year, according to Curbed. Now, they’re sharing their boating lifestyle experiences and tips with other boating enthusiasts. The...
As the summer boating season begins, some boaters are stepping up to protect the gentle manatees from harm The typical American moves about 12 times during their lifetime, and the state of Florida alone sees 1,000 new residents arrive every single day. But when the official state marine mammal starts to move around during this...
A doormat is your first impression when visitors arrive at your front door, so why not choose to have it reflect your nautical style? As boaters we are always on the look-out for unique, yet classy, nautical items to enhance your home. The balance of functional, decorative, nautical AND classy is not always an easy thing to...
BoatUS shares their annual list of the most popular boat names chosen by boaters – compare top boat names from 2016, 2015 and 2014 So you just bought a boat and now you have the big decision of what to name it (and you thought shopping for the ideal boat size and model was a...
Boat Gift Guide - Boating & Nautical Gifts for Boaters Each year we try to put together a collection of the best boating gift ideas to help with your holiday shopping. To help you select the perfect boating or nautical gift you can browse our hand-picked gift selections in the Boat Gift Guide using easy to shop gift-giving...
Some of the biggest and best boat shows happen over fall and winter. People flock to large shows in Fort Lauderdale and Annapolis, and take in the latest vessels in smaller shows in places like Seattle and Vancouver. How can you make the best of your boat show experience? Here are a few things that will help you...
Are you a boater that hopes for the best, or a knowledge boater prepared for the unexpected? If you don’t know the systems on your boat; if you aren’t sure of the condition of your systems; if you rely on the reliability built in by your boat manufacture then restrict your boating to nice weather...
Boaters tend to collect a lot of old gear over the years… lots and lots of gear! What may no longer be useful to you may be invaluable to another boater in need of specific gear or parts. Almost every boater you talk to has something lying around they don’t use anymore. When you look into how...