Are new iPhone and iPad boating applications for marine GPS navigation a good alternative to handhelds? These days everything has an app. And we are starting to see the boating industry “catch up” with applications specifically for boating. There has been a lot of news in the marine industry lately about iPhone apps for boating...
Choose the best Coast Guard approved toddler life jackets to keep young kids safe near the water or on a boat Toddler life jackets should be wornwhile boating or on the water. Hands down, the best way to keep toddlers and young kids safe on the water is to always use a life jacket. Hopefully parents have already...
Adding low voltage, energy-efficient blue LED lights, LED rope lighting or underwater lights is an easy upgrade on a boat Upgrading our cockpit lighting with blue LED lights was one of the most dramatic – yet simple – updates we have made to our boat. Not only are LED lights energy-efficient, but they give your boat a definite...
Review of eco-friendly, BPA free stainless steel bottle keeps drinks cold for 24 hours – even in the hot sun on the boat, by the pool or in car all day I have to admit that I wasn’t too thrilled with my first try at eco-friendly water bottles. When I put ice water in them they quickly became dripping wet from...
Selecting a Safety Life Jacket or PFD for Infants on a Boat Keeping a young baby or infant safe on a boat or around water should be a number one priority for boaters. Although life jackets are necessary for young kids too, they are especially important for an infant or baby that has no swimming skills at...
Is it safe to take an infant on a boat? Some people are very nervous about taking a baby on a boat. For active boaters (myself included), having an infant baby should not stop you from boating. In fact, it is almost easier to boat with a baby then it is to boat with young toddlers that...