Are the resort style amenities of a large hotel marina worth the trip? Take a cruise with us to Hyatt Cambridge Hotel and Marina in Maryland This past summer we did our longest cruise ever and stayed at our our first hotel resort marina. Was it worth it? Come along with us and check out...
Dipping into the yachting life is a big investment – make sure to consider whether buying a brand new yacht or used yacht is the right option for you What’s life without striking a balance? You need to find that perfect middle ground. Between work and play. Between family and friends. Between health and treating...
Boats by George is reimagining the boat buying process by creating an immersive, interactive boat buying destination [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 levels will come...
Boaters can spend less time worrying about their boat with real-time monitoring and connectivity – Podcast with Siren Marine’s Alex Puskar 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...
Flux Marine hopes to revolutionize electric propulsion in the marine environment with electric outboard engines – Podcast with founder Ben Sorkin 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...
Q&A with X Shore Electric Boats to find out how it works – how fast it goes, boat range, how to charge batteries and more [VIDEO] They say that electric boating is the future. With advancements in battery technology and a desire for a more sustainable way to boat, we’re starting to see some really...
How we winterize our boat every year – a checklist for our end of boating season winterizing plans [with how-to VIDEOS] We boat on the upper Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, so our boating season ends around mid-October. While there are definitely some die hard boaters that keep their boat in year round, we winterize our...
Boaters need the right boat insurance to protect their investment rom becoming a money drain if anything should go wrong on the water As we previously touched on in Five Ideas For Smart Boaters, getting insurance is necessary for responsible boating. Boat insurance might seem inessential, especially when wide open waters, free of pedestrians or...
How to remove a stuck boat steering wheel 2 different ways on a Sea Ray to replace it with a new wheel [includes video!] Our 2002 Sea Ray 410 Sundancer has been starting to show her age in recent years so we’ve been updating or replacing parts as needed to keep her looking good. In...
Here’s all the special doggie boat gear we got to make sure our new little boat dog is safe and comfortable on board After years of begging from the kids, we FINALLY got a boat dog! In fact, this is our first dog ever. But of course as boaters, we knew that any dog we...
This cleaner is the best boat vinyl mildew remover we have found in over 20 years of boating – before & after cleaning demo! Like most boaters, we have been struggling for years with mildew on our boat vinyl. With a boat, its inevitable you’ll get some mildew on your boat – especially after its...
Whether you’re a new boat owner or a seasoned sailor, hiring a professional captain for a few hours of instruction can be a great way to sharpen your skills. Captains offer a wide range of services to recreational boat owners, from transport and delivery to regular trip planning, to expert instruction. In this article we’ll...
How to get started with kayak fishing – from kayak paddling gear to safety and how to reel in your first fish from a kayak Kayak fishing is, as its name suggests, fishing from a kayak. Often thought of as a relatively newly born hobby, kayak fishing is actually quite the contrary. Kayaks have been...
Our process for basic cleaning and waxing the boat, and some final spring prep reminders before we launch the boat for the season. [includes VIDEO!] Spring boat prep can be a lot of work, but after 20 years we definitely learning a few techniques that can help save some time and effort. Our spring prep...