Our ocean plastic pollution problem has reached a new depth of concern for our marine environment with plastic now reaching the deepest point of the ocean It is no secret that there is a serious plastic problem happening around the globe. You would not be surprised to hear that plastic is found in the oceans...
Before you go out on your kayak, SUP or boat this summer be sure to follow these basic water sports safety tips Spending time on a boat and participating in water sports activities in the summertime is a whole lot of fun for people of all ages. You can catch fish, get a tan, and...
Claude Beaulac of Canadian Electric Boat Company shares how the “eboating” revolution is changing boat design and boating experiences [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...
The source of a boat leak is not always easy to find (or fix). Here’s how I diagnosed and repaired a troublesome boat leak on my sailboat Spring (and the preceding winter) is the time to prepare our boats for the upcoming boating season. In this article, I will discuss finding and addressing two significant...
With a lifelong passion for boating, Niels chooses to live his boat life to the fullest, helping people enjoy the water and spreading the word about safe 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,...
Low tech sailing around the world with limited modern sailing technology and equipment, Irish sailor prepares to sail in Golden Globe Race Ireland is 32,595 square miles and has over 3,000 miles of coastline, and one amateur sailor from Dublin is setting sail and going global in just a few short months in hopes of...
Lifelong boater Paul Fenn shares stories about his first boating experiences, his time with boat builder Jeanneau and family boating trips around the world 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...
The pros and cons of equipping your sailboat with an electric engine and what to expect in maintenance and sailing range Someone asked why I went with an electric engine for my sailboat… I had a series of answers that I usually use when asked the question. However, when they asked, “what’s the point”, it...
Rok Babarovic with Overblue Yachts shares how their innovative power catamaran yachts offers all the comforts of a green-friendly home on the water 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...
Miami Yacht Show, formerly Yachts Miami Beach, leaves iconic Collins Ave location for new show venue in 2019 Show management announced at the 2018 event that the Miami Yacht Show location will move in time for the 2019 event to a new venue. The announcement was praised by many, solving many logistical issues experienced by...
Warner University’s partnership with the Institute of Marine Technology brings training program to prepare individuals for entry-level technician jobs in 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...
Leaving the boat in the water over the winter so you can go cold weather sailing requires forethought to be safe and protect your sailboat Living on the Chesapeake in Virginia’s Northern Neck, I noticed last winter that there were a significant number of days that seemed warm enough to go winter sailing: 50-60 degrees...
From life aboard work boats at sea to his regatta and offshore long-distance sailing, Chris Hefferan is living his boating lifestyle to the fullest [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,...
Follow my journey as I consider if becoming a liveaboard and living on a 26 foot sailboat year round is the the right move I made the mistake of telling my co-workers that I was thinking of moving onto a boat. Since my colleagues are in the insurance industry, they asked questions related to two...