Key Factors to Consider When Selecting a Truck for Towing Your Boat Choosing the right truck to tow your boat is not a decision to make lightly. Whether you’re heading to a nearby lake or planning a cross-country adventure, selecting the right vehicle is essential for both safety and performance. Understanding your boat’s weight, trailer...
Countdown of the 5 best boating destinations for boaters on the upper Chesapeake Bay We have been boating on the Chesapeake Bay for over 20 years now, and never seem to grow tired of visiting our favorite places and discovering new ones on the bay. In fact some years we’ll go to the same place...
Consider this scenario: You are relaxing on the deck of your boat with an ice-cold drink in the summer. You have your friends and family with you. So you are sure to have maximum fun. We’ll let you know a little secret: you have even more fun with floaties. Whether you are planning a birthday...
Here are some fun water activities when boating or traveling to Florida. Water adventures in Florida are one of a kind. With its abundant waterways, the State of Sunshine never fails to amaze its local and international tourists. Explore some of Florida’s top destinations to participate in the most water sports and activities you enjoy....
You can experience the boating lifestyle without the commitment of owning a boat with these ways to get access to boating The thought of owning a boat may be high on the dream list of every avid rower, but when it comes to costs and time commitment they quickly realize whether it’s worth investing in...
Naming a boat that means something to you can be a challenge – here are a few ideas to make choosing a boat name easier A boat is a small craft that may help people navigate open waters. One may use a paddle or an engine to make this vessel move around. It may not...
Here’s all the special doggie boat gear we got to make sure our new little boat dog is safe and comfortable on board After years of begging from the kids, we FINALLY got a boat dog! In fact, this is our first dog ever. But of course as boaters, we knew that any dog we...
Lightweight, polarized sunglasses that float if you drop them in the water – perfect for boat life or on-water activities We were recently sent a pair of floating sunglasses by Rheos Nautical Eyewear to check out on our boat. Typically when we are asked to check out something in exchange for a review we preview...
The boating industry is ready to be the perfect social distancing activity in a COVID-19 world [Boating Podcast] Anchors Aweigh is a podcast for all boaters, from aspiring to experienced. Featuring in-depth conversations with boating experts and industry leaders, and packed full of tips, tricks, gear, and industry info, boaters of all levels will come away...
A how-to guide to safe and secure boat raft ups – raft planning, anchor position, fender and line use, overnight rafting and boat configurations Have you ever dropped your hook in an anchorage and noticed 2 or more boats anchored and tied together? That is rafting… or a “boat raft up”. Maybe you have had...
Your boating community of boat friends, both new and old, are some of the best people you will meet in life This article was originally published on Lisa’s blog Boatanista There is so much to love about boating, even beyond boats and water. There is something special about the people who make up the boating...
5 ways women boaters can get out on the water, fully embrace boating and get the most out of their boating experience (with Lisa the Boatanista) This article was originally published on Lisa’s blog at www.TheBoatanista.com More women than ever are learning to embrace the boating lifestyle. This brings me great joy. Whether at the...
Eliminating boat roll and seasickness for a transformed boating experience – Kelsey Albina shares her work with Seakeeper and her own boating lifestyle Anchors Aweigh is a podcast for all boaters, from aspiring to experienced. Featuring in-depth conversations with boating experts and industry leaders, and packed full of tips, tricks, gear, and industry info, boaters of...
Lessons learned from the first three months living aboard a small boat – with some practical liveaboard boat life advice After three months of living aboard my 26 foot sailboat, I’ve learned a great deal about the lifestyle and what works and what doesn’t. I thought that I would be able to move aboard sooner,...