Our go-to boat trip every year and why we keep visiting this same Rock Hall Maryland marina every boating season We’ve gone on lot of boat trips to different places on the Chesapeake Bay over the years, but one location we keep going back to every year is Rock Hall Maryland. And there’s one marina...
From easy slip reservations to reliable boat service work orders, good marina management helps improve both the business and the boater experience 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...
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Marina industry expert and lifelong boater Matt Putnam shares his thoughts on how to decide where to keep your boat to enjoy your boating lifestyle to the fullest [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,...
Pacific Northwest live aboard sailors share their experiences spending the winter in the boatyard at Canoe Cove Marina in Southern Vancouver Island We began our trans-Pacific voyage on board our 45ft sailboat Distant Drummer back in June 2015. A year and 10,000NM later we arrived in Sitka, Alaska after a memorable voyage through French Polynesia and...
A roundup of boats (with beautiful boat photos) emblazoned with some of our favorite cool boat names at our marina One of the things we like to do at our marina is walk the docks and check out other boats. We like to see the different styles, imagine what it might be like on a bigger...
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...
Guides and resources for boaters in hurricane states to prepare and protect boats during hurricane season The official start of the Atlantic “Hurricane Season” in the U.S. is June 1, and although most hurricanes hit later in the season it is never too early for boaters and marinas to start thinking about plans to prevent the worst...
Boat fuel dock summer hires can get free spill training compliments of the BoatUS Foundation As boaters get ready for a busy boating season ahead, marinas, boat yards and clubs will be looking to hire additional dock hands for the summer. Some of these marina employees may be seasoned dock hands returning from previous years,...
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...
Special K cruises through Georgia – stopping in Savannah and St. Simons Island as they prepare for the next leg through FL on the Okeechobee Waterway This guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast. We started...
The “Special K” crew takes a much needed break with a few restful days in the beautiful waterside town of Beaufort NC en-route to Florid on their Atlantic ICW cruise This guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake...
An unexpected yet pleasant stop at Pamlico Sound in Oriental NC as “Special K” slowly heads south along the Atlantic ICW cruise to Florida This guest post blog series details the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Cruise of two friends, Karen and George, as they cruise the east coast from Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Gulf Coast....
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...