News and Blog
Squall Lines
I was talking to a boating buddy yesterday about an upcoming TV show and our conversation, unexpectedly landed on the topic of Weather. Recently, I [...]
Low Visibility
Earlier today I enjoyed lunch with an old boating buddy of mine. Naturally, we covered a lot of boating topics, from repowering to fireworks display [...]
Boating Etiquette
It’s common knowledge that the social environment we live in has become more complex in recent years. Texting, oftentimes accomplished with no punctuation and more [...]
Mooring Maneuvers
Boating season has started and there are a multitude of boats operating on the local waters. Oftentimes, in this area, people will take short afternoon [...]
Vessel Safety Check (VSC)
The United States Power Squadrons and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are partners in delivering Vessel Safety Checks to recreational boaters. The VSC is similar [...]
Seasonal Awareness
Last night I attended a local boat club meeting that featured a panel of fishermen sharing tips on landing more fish on outings. The [...]
Bottom Painting
In this neck of the woods, an integral part of the spring commissioning process is bottom painting. It’s a good revenue source for the yards, [...]
Shifting Sands
Last night I had dinner with a friend at a local brew pub. While we sipped on a couple of cold beverages, we observed the [...]
Hands-On
Last week, we visited Chase Small Craft in Saco, Maine and learned how small wood kit rowboats, sailboats, and outboards were designed and manufactured. It [...]
Boat Show Re-Surfaces
Boat Show Re-Surfaces It’s been a long wait, but finally, the New England Boat Show has resurfaced. The show will feature a number of different [...]