Living by the water is more than a view — it’s a lifestyle. From morning fishing trips to sunset cruises, your shoreline is the gateway to relaxation and adventure. But every boater knows that convenience and safety at the water’s edge depend on having the right dock. Rolling docks offer a flexible, simple, and reliable...
A New Era in Dock Design For generations, boat docks were built with wood or steel, materials that often looked impressive at first but quickly demanded significant upkeep. Owners spent weekends sanding, sealing, and replacing boards instead of enjoying their boats. The arrival of modern aluminum dock systems has changed expectations. These docks are not...
There are more than 8,000 marinas in business across the United States. These marinas serve a variety of clients and owners — some are used to moor privately owned ships, while others are available to the public. And still others serve both local clients and international ships when they come to port. What these marinas...
The most satisfying feeling of owning a lakeside property is the potential to make a dock for your boat and enjoy the views in front. However, there are a few steps you need to compare before building a dock, including safety, appeal, and space utilization. How A Dock Is Advantageous Owning a dock has many...
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...
Repel zebra and quagga mussels for your boat, dock, slip or marina on any freshwater lake with Dock Disk invasive mussel defense SPONSORED POST 060Bio LLC is the maker of the Dock Disk, a zebra mussel and quagga mussel control and treatment that safely and easily repels mussels from destructive buildup on boats and infrastructure....
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...