If you’re all about the nautical life, chances are you’ll want to get your children and young grandchildren involved as well. While taking the boat out for a spin makes for a good time, it’s important to be safe as well. This is especially true for children, who don’t have the skills and experience you… Read more »
3 Reasons to Install Stairs for Your Dock
Swimming out in the lake with your family can be a great way to spend a nice sunny day. Now, we all know there are few better ways to get in than jumping in, but what about getting out? Without dock stairs or a ladder, exiting the water can be difficult. Make it easier on… Read more »
The Best Sailing Accessories to Have on Your Boat
When you first buy a boat, your main concern is to get the essentials. However, there are also many sailing accessories that can make your experience more enjoyable. Below is our list of the best sailing accessories that every person should have on their boat. Life jackets Safety should be your main concern when boating…. Read more »
The Top 3 Winter Boating Tips
When winter rears its ugly head, many of us store our boats away for the season. However, winter is still a great opportunity to go boating. So long as you properly winterize your boat and prepare yourself for the colder temperatures, you can enjoy boating during the winter season. Below we discuss the top three… Read more »
How to Have Winter Fun on Your Dock
Who says you can’t enjoy your dock just because winter is upon us? There are lots of useful ways to take advantage of your dock in the colder months, despite cold, ice and snow. From snowboarding to ice fishing, check out these fun ways to truly enjoy your dock and surrounding landscape during winter. Building… Read more »
How to Personalize Your Dock
A dock is more that just a place to tie up your boat. It can also be a great place for entertaining or relaxing all year long. But how do you make a dock that is truly yours? Here we discuss some ways you can personalize your dock so that it’s suited to your needs…. Read more »
How to Keep Warm on a Boat
Just because the temperatures are starting to dip doesn’t mean you have to put away the boat just yet. You can still enjoy being out on the water even if the weather has gotten a bit chilly. You just need to make the proper preparations for your boat and for you as well. Here we… Read more »
Floating vs. Stationary Docks
To make the most of living on the water, you need a dock. It lets you secure your boat when it’s not in use, and it’s the perfect gateway to swimming fun. Choosing the right type of dock is a major decision, and selecting the best accessories takes research. Here is a look at the… Read more »
How to Light Your Dock
Having a properly lit dock is important for both safety and aesthetic reasons. But lighting your dock requires more than just placing a few lamps outside and calling it a day. Here we go through the best practices when it comes to lighting your dock: Safety If you have people walking along your dock at… Read more »
How to Get Into a Kayak from Your Dock
Kayaking is an incredibly satisfying experience, but there are few things more unfortunate than trying to kayak with feet wet from a shore entry, especially on a chilly day. Most tip-overs occur on or near the dock—much more than during any other part of the journey. The easiest places to get in and out of… Read more »
Prepping Your Dock for Bad Storms
Your dock provides endless hours of fun in the summer but now that the winter months are approaching, you have to protect it till next year. With fall comes the risk of hurricanes and intense rain, while winter brings snow and ice. If your boat is docked at an ocean marina, you have to contend… Read more »
5 Common Mistakes You Make When Docking Your Boat
If you’re a boating enthusiast, chances are you love nothing more than getting out there on the open water and feeling the wind in your face. However, without the right techniques and a little finesse, docking the boat at the end of the day can be a hassle—or even dangerous. There are many ways to… Read more »