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Boat Handling

Oct132021
How to handle your boat in wind

How to handle your boat in wind

October 13, 2021

Wind can be hard to predict and harder to handle. Learning how to handle your boat in wind takes practice, preparation and local knowledge.

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Sep152021
winterize your outboard

Winterize your outboard

September 15, 2021

Get a head start on spring commissioning by winterizing your outboard engine this fall so you’ll be ready to launch for boating season.

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Sep152021
boat registration

Boat registration

September 15, 2021

U.S. boaters must follow local, state and federal requirements for boat registration and documentation.

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May122021
prepare for boating season

Prepare for boating season

May 12, 2021

Get yourself, your passengers and your boat ready for boating season.

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Oct122020
Winter lay-up tips for your boat

Winter lay-up tips for your boat

October 12, 2020

Prepare your boat for winter storage to start next season off right.

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Aug112020
running aground

How to avoid running aground

August 11, 2020

You can prevent a grounding by studying charts and using a depth sounder.

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Jul132020
navigation rules

Crash course on Navigation Rules

July 13, 2020

You can prevent collisions and accidents on the water by following the boating rules of the road.

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