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…