Tagged: winter boating
Winter Water Connection
It’s February 16th and the temperature is 28 degrees and dropping. The sub-freezing temperatures are coupled with winds which are predicted to gust up to 50 knots. it’s clear that it’s not a good boating day here in the Northeast. Now you could amuse yourself by going ice-fishing, or engaging in some small project under the boat cover. But, with temps this low, a bit more heat is desirable. A good back-up strategy is to find yourself an interesting boating book, magazine, or Internet website to view while you while you curl up next to a heat source in your [...]
Staying Connected
Well, it’s pretty clear, with falling leaves and rapidly dropping temperatures, fall has definitely arrived and winter is not far behind. With the boat out of the water, there’s not much to do beyond making some final winter cover adjustments and placing the winter stick on the mooring. If you enjoy boating in the Northeast, it’s possibly the worst time of year, however, there is a ray of hope, namely clubs, associations, and museums. Over the years, there have been a number of clubs established for popular brands such as Bertram and Lyman which have offered enthusiasts a way to [...]
Smart Boating 72 – Ice Boating
This show sheds light on one of the interesting aspects of winter boating - Ice Boating - from the viewpoint of a hobby participant.