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,...
Break away from the office and telecommute from your boat with these ideas to make “work from boat” easier It’s every 9-5 boater’s dream – taking advantages of your job’s telecommuting privileges and working from the boat. In some cases you may be working from the boat for more than just Fridays – it may...
How to avoid identify theft risks when boating using public Wi-Fi internet at marinas or making social media status updates Traveling by boat is a liberating experience, but you have to be vigilant of the same risks that all travelers on land face. Last year, nearly 12 million Americans fell victim to identity theft. This figure represents a 13 percent...
Boaters demonstrate how to use the Pocket Hose on a boat, showing how it offers quick and easy wash-downs in a lightweight, compact size ideal for transient boaters When we heard our boater friends rave about how much they love their “pocket hose”, we knew that it was something worth sharing. Recently our friends embarked on a two week Intracoastal Waterway Cruise and...
Essential boat services and dockside amenities to look for when deciding which marina to dock your boat at for the boating season or weekend transient visits When we first started boating we selected a marina that was relatively safe and cheap to dock our boat for the season. We were new to boating and thought...
Boaters can improve their Internet access while docked at marinas using wireless antennas, wireless hot spots or mobile 3G/4G Internet options that boost WiFi signals on boats These days many full service marinas are now offering free WiFi access to slip holders and transient boaters. Internet access has become a welcomed amenity for boaters that...
With the rise in gas prices impacting economies globally, its a particularly big hit with boaters. Your boat’s gas or diesel fill-up could cost you quite a bit more. Higher fuel prices at the fuel dock could mean fewer or shorter boat trips. Imagine if you could make a few changes to make your boat...
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 a...