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Boat Drinks - An Attitude, A State of Mind
It's January, the days are short and the weather up north less than cool; the time of year when looking for relief from the winter doldrums, cabin fever and the blues from lack of sun descend upon a once vibrant summer soul. It's time to go where the weather is easy, the water refreshing and the sunshine a rejuvenation. Boat Drinks are often part of the "flight from sight" eq (posted by William 116 days 8 hours ago.)
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It's January, the days are short and the weather up north less than cool; the time of year when looking for relief from the winter doldrums, cabin fever and the blues from lack of sun descend upon a once vibrant summer soul. It's time to go where the weather is easy, the water refreshing and the sunshine a rejuvenation. Boat Drinks are often part of the "flight from sight" eq (posted by William 116 days 8 hours ago.)
Basic Flag Etiquette for Recreational Boaters
Flag etiquette, has its foundation in the historical maritime traditions and codes of the merchant ships and navies of the world. It can be quite intricate and involved, but it's more than most recreational boaters need to know. A full immersion in the steeped conventions of the use of flags on the high seas is rarely necessary in close range of a coastal marina or anchorage. I don't think I'm alone when... (posted by William 126 days 7 hours ago.)
Flag etiquette, has its foundation in the historical maritime traditions and codes of the merchant ships and navies of the world. It can be quite intricate and involved, but it's more than most recreational boaters need to know. A full immersion in the steeped conventions of the use of flags on the high seas is rarely necessary in close range of a coastal marina or anchorage. I don't think I'm alone when... (posted by William 126 days 7 hours ago.)
What's This Superstition about Renaming a Boat?
If you just bought the boat of your dreams only to find the name on the transom is a nightmare you can't live with, names like Irritable Bow, Big Woody or Sir Osis of the River you might want to change the name to something more suitable to your taste and values. Before you do this though, you need to consider some ancient traditions before you plow ahead and remove the offending moniker. What I'm about... (posted by William 162 days 5 hours ago.)
If you just bought the boat of your dreams only to find the name on the transom is a nightmare you can't live with, names like Irritable Bow, Big Woody or Sir Osis of the River you might want to change the name to something more suitable to your taste and values. Before you do this though, you need to consider some ancient traditions before you plow ahead and remove the offending moniker. What I'm about... (posted by William 162 days 5 hours ago.)
Spotlight on Block Island's Great Salt Pond
If you're a boater and are yearning for some get away island ambiance, Block Island has it all: swimming, fishing, clamming, fine restaurants and boutiques, marine facilities, gunk- holing opportunities, clean clear water, awesome vistas and magnificent sunsets. It's no wonder Block Island is known as "the Bermuda of the North". And where's the best opportunity to anchor, find an available mooring or a slip?... (posted by William 172 days 6 hours ago.)
If you're a boater and are yearning for some get away island ambiance, Block Island has it all: swimming, fishing, clamming, fine restaurants and boutiques, marine facilities, gunk- holing opportunities, clean clear water, awesome vistas and magnificent sunsets. It's no wonder Block Island is known as "the Bermuda of the North". And where's the best opportunity to anchor, find an available mooring or a slip?... (posted by William 172 days 6 hours ago.)
Seasickness - Jacht! Causes, Symptoms, Triggers and Prevention
My first brush with seasickness was on the charter boat Mijoy out on Long Island Sound fishing with twenty or so other offshore anglers. The seas were steep, rolling fifteen footers, most everyone getting sick but me and a handful of others. I've never been very good at enduring the smell of someone else's spilled cookies and my gagging from the wafts to windward never disengaged my stomach... (posted by William 179 days 5 hours ago.)
My first brush with seasickness was on the charter boat Mijoy out on Long Island Sound fishing with twenty or so other offshore anglers. The seas were steep, rolling fifteen footers, most everyone getting sick but me and a handful of others. I've never been very good at enduring the smell of someone else's spilled cookies and my gagging from the wafts to windward never disengaged my stomach... (posted by William 179 days 5 hours ago.)
Preparing for Boating Season - So You Have A List?
One of the best parts of boating season is the anticipation of being back on the water again on a clear day with a fresh breeze and good friends. When anticipation turns into reality you may once again be faced with an extraordinary list of things to do before "she" goes in the water and an equally extensive list of things to do before you can fully engage in the season without distraction. I... (posted by William 196 days 3 hours ago.)
One of the best parts of boating season is the anticipation of being back on the water again on a clear day with a fresh breeze and good friends. When anticipation turns into reality you may once again be faced with an extraordinary list of things to do before "she" goes in the water and an equally extensive list of things to do before you can fully engage in the season without distraction. I... (posted by William 196 days 3 hours ago.)
10 Great Weather Resources for Boaters
All the safety experts will tell you its always a good practice to check the weather before you go out on your boat. I'm no expert, but I'd have to agree with the premise; you just never know. Checking the weather in advance will at least give you a clue as to whether a late day squall or a heavy fog might be bearing down on you. I've compiled a list, in no particular order, of some of the best weather tools... (posted by William 196 days 4 hours ago.)
All the safety experts will tell you its always a good practice to check the weather before you go out on your boat. I'm no expert, but I'd have to agree with the premise; you just never know. Checking the weather in advance will at least give you a clue as to whether a late day squall or a heavy fog might be bearing down on you. I've compiled a list, in no particular order, of some of the best weather tools... (posted by William 196 days 4 hours ago.)
Why Do I Need a CO Detector on my Boat?
Jim Hart and his wife Judy took their three sisters out for a boating overnighter. They watched a movie with the generator running to power their air conditioning one hot evening in late July, then went to bed. At 2:00 a.m. Jim awoke and slid off the berth to get a glass of water. When his feet his the deck his legs buckled at the knees and he nearly collapsed. He felt like he was wearing heavy leg armor as he... (posted by William 215 days 4 hours ago.)
Jim Hart and his wife Judy took their three sisters out for a boating overnighter. They watched a movie with the generator running to power their air conditioning one hot evening in late July, then went to bed. At 2:00 a.m. Jim awoke and slid off the berth to get a glass of water. When his feet his the deck his legs buckled at the knees and he nearly collapsed. He felt like he was wearing heavy leg armor as he... (posted by William 215 days 4 hours ago.)
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