Practical Boat Skills

Winterization, or winter lay up as it is sometimes known, doesn't have to be the chore it is often made out to be and instead should be looked at as a chance to give your prized boat a deep and thorough clean and to ensure that it will be well protected against the cold weather conditions it may face.   Many think that winterizing their boat isn't always necessary, especially those who live in the more temperate states. Our friends at BoatUS however recently reported tha...

Ice fishing is great fun!   What could possibly be better than spending a calm, crisp day outdoors with your lines in the water, waiting for that big catch?   It's not all fun and games however & ice fishing can be very dangerous. If you’re planning on going ice fishing any time soon, wherever that may be in the world, we've kindly put together a few basic safety tips you should bear in mind at all times, to ensure you have nothing but a great trip! ...

Can you imagine a better vacation than one spent in your kayak watching wales? Believe it or not, some of the most touristy places to whale watch are actually not as promising as some lesser-known hotspots.   Below, we have listed four places where you’re guaranteed to find some luck in your PWC, watching whales gracefully playing in their natural environment. 1. Saguenay, Quebec From July to mid September, you can see a number of different whale species including ...

Hitting the water on a personal watercraft (PWC) is a fun, unique and relatively easy way to enjoy the water. They’re a great way to get involved in boating and to have fun, provided you know how to use them. The PWCs of today are much more advanced than they used to be. They’re quieter, more maneuverable and can safely accommodate up to three passengers. The more advanced modern models make PWC the perfect family-friendly activity. Before operating a PWC, you need to have a...

All power boat owners should have a basic working knowledge of nautical knots. Knowing which knot to use in each situation is necessary to ensure safety of the vessel and its passengers. Each knot will have different characteristics that make it useful in particular situations. Early mariners designed knots so that they could tie and untie them under all conditions, including storms and darkness.   Nautical knot tying involves everything from the basic bowline to the more complicate...