It’s not always sunny at the boat – sometimes you just have to deal with a rainy boat day… here are a few ideas to stay entertained on rainy boat days. The pitter patter of rain falling down on a boat can be a total bummer. Most people don’t like to be stuck on...
Protect your kids from hearing loss during loud fireworks displays on the Fourth of July and holiday events with noise reduction headphones, earmuffs or earplugs Whether it is fourth of July, Labor Day weekend or another holiday or special event, watching a fireworks display light up the sky from your boat is one of...
When boating with a baby, here are choices for safe and space-saving compact bed solutions for having a newborn infant or baby sleep inside a boat cabin Infants and babies tend to sleep very well on board a boat. The gentle water movement and rocking of a boat is very soothing and calming for...
With a focus on boat safety and special accommodations for cruising with kids, you can make boating as a family both enjoyable and safe Boating can be one of the most enjoyable ways to spend time together as a family. Family boating is a great way to slow down the pace of your daily...
A pregnancy doesn’t have to stop your boating season – first mates expecting a baby can enjoy time on a boat with some precautions boating pregnant If you are an avid boater that is ready to start having kids (or having another baby now as a boater), chances are you have thought about how to handle a pregnancy...
National Fishing and Boating Week is the perfect time to teach young boys and girls all about how to enjoy the sport of fishing while spending family time on a boat If you are an avid boater then chances are your kids are just as fanatical about the boating lifestyle. Spending time on the...
Most state laws and regulations require boater licenses and safe boating courses to ensure both kids and adults practice safe and responsible boating Boating is all about relaxing and enjoying yourself on the water with family and friends. But those fun times can turn tragic when boaters engage in irresponsible behavior or just lack...
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...
Toddlers and kids learn to swim faster with Coast Guard approved Puddle Jumper Life Jackets The puddle jumper design combines the security of “floaties” or “swimmie” arms with a floatation pad that goes across the chest and attaches to the floatation arms. They are fastened in the back with a secure clasp. Our almost three...
Is finding a boat slip to rent at a marina that is family-friendly, has good service and offers resort-style amenities too much to ask? People spend a lot of money on their boats and deserve a good place to dock it for the season. But it’s more than just the boat slip. A marina should be like...
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...
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...