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…

It starts with a love for boating. Then come the choices. What boating option suits your interests and lifestyle? Is it best to buy a boat…

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…

Here’s how to make sure your boat outing  on the beach ends when you want it to end In last week’s blog, I wrote about the importance…

There are some important skills that every boat owner should possess. Knowing which knot to use, and how to properly tie it, can be vitally important…

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…

When you have spent as many years on the water as I have, it is not difficult to identify an inexperienced boater. It takes time and…

I have to confess. I love boat shows. Many people mistakenly believe that if you are not interested in buying a boat it is a waste…