Boating Safety

This is a blog I take no joy in writing. But this has become too big an issue to ignore. While boating is all about fun, …

There are many reasons to love boating. No two outings are ever the same. Boating provides a wonderful combination of nature, wide-open skies, getting away from …

Fair warning: Lightning and boating do not mix! Love boating so much that it is not unusual for me to go out on windy and rainy days. …

I get a lot of questions from members of Freedom Boat Club about taking a boat out after dark. As part of club membership, boating hours …

Picture it. A perfect day on the water. Clear skies. Warm sunshine. A slight breeze. And only a few other boaters out to share the sparkling …

How did that happen? Embarrassing miscues on a boat: Part I I take great pride in my extensive experience as a boater and the various skills …

Failure to maintain proper channel alignment is one of the primary reasons boaters run aground. Proper channel alignment requires you to watch the upcoming channel markers …

Do you ever feel anxious about docking your boat when people are watching? I have to admit, I love it when I pull my 32-foot Monterrey …