Gift ideas for children’s movies and TV Show DVDs about boating, pirates or ocean and sea life water related adventures that kids would enjoy watching It’s always more fun on the water… especially for kids! From pirate adventures to exploring ocean and sea life, there are tons of movies and TV shows on DVD to capture...
Hurricane Sandy Impact on Chesapeake Bay Marinas and Boats
Hurricane Sandy hits the northeast coast of the U.S. impacting boats and marinas still in the water in NJ, MD, DE and VA areas of the Chespeake Bay [Photos] Skipjack Cove Marina on Sassafras River,upper Chesapeake Bay For boaters along the northeast coast of the U.S., preparing your boat for a hurricane – especially at the end...
Green Boat Cleaning Tips
How to clean your boat while also protecting the environment by using eco-friendly products and techniques (Guest Post) Boating can be an absolutely wonderful experience. Going out to fish, waterski, explore, or just relax can be a highlight of any weekend or vacation. So why do boat owners have so many complaints, and where does that...
The Perfect Watch for Boating
How to find the perfect water resistant watch that is stylish and functional for water sport activities like boating, diving, fishing or swimming If you are looking to find the ideal watch that is both stylish and functional for your life on the water, then it may be worthwhile to give dive watches another look....
Sea Creature Kids Birthday Party Ideas
Create an ocean life, sea creature or boat themed kids party with these ideas for nautical party supplies, décor, cakes, water games, party favors and more With two little boat girls getting ready to turn five and one only a few weeks apart in the summertime, we decided that having a sea creature theme birthday...
Rainy Day Boating Activities
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 their...
Kid’s Ear Protection for Watching Fireworks Shows on the Water
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 the...
Green and Eco-Friendly Boat Cleaners and Soap Products
Biodegradable boat cleaning supplies are less harmful for the environment and are good choices for responsible boaters that want greener boating products As boaters it is important for us to protect our most valuable resources – the environment and the water sources we enjoy. Choosing green and environmentally friendly cleaning products for our boat is...
Boat Cooking and Galley Gear Ideas for Convenient Storage and Less Power Usage
Make dining while boating more convenient cooking and gallery gear for your boat that saves storage space, requires less power to operate and functions well in a marine environment. Everyone works up an appetite while boating, but having meals on a boat can sometimes be challenging. Space is limited for cooking… and even more limited...
Bed Options for a Newborn Infant or Baby Sleeping on Board a Boat
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 a...
Advantages of Boating in Winter, Spring or Fall Off Season Months
Extend your boat season beyond warmer peak boating months – ideas to maximize your boating season during the winter, early spring or late fall months Boating seasons can be too short in colder climates. So if you are a die-hard boater you try to take your boat out every weekend you can throughout the...
Family Boating Safety and Cruising Tips
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 life...
Marina Evaluation Checklist for Boat Services and Amenities
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...
Boating Electronics Gift Ideas for Boaters
From navigation systems to marine stereos or fish finders, here are some marine electronic gifts that your favorite captain or first mate would love to have on their boat Boaters love to have the latest technology gadgets on their boat… so buying boating electronics as a gift is sure to please your favorite boater. Today’s...