With all the technical aspects of boat usage, it’s easy to assume that the anchor is one of the more basic of aquatic apparatuses. After all, you toss it in. It’s heavy, so it says put. Well, if you’ve been boating for longer than two minutes, you
Don’t you just love a good insurance commercial? From Ratt and aunt problems to talking reptiles, celebrity spokesmen, blazing she-sheds and all sorts of other mayhem, ad agencies have put an entertaining spin on the rather dry topic of insurance coverage. Our cars, homes and health can all be
Everything tastes better on a boat. Unless, of course, it’s damp and soggy from inadequate storage (or simply because of all that water that’s typically found around boats). Food storage on board a boat can be tricky not just because of the limited space, but also because of
Between racing, riding waves and driving on the beach, Daytona Beach has a wide array of activities and iconic attractions to its name. The sign even says “world’s most famous beach.” You can’t argue with that. Photo: Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau via Facebook Daytona Beach
From swimming, snorkeling and tubing to fishing and cruising along the coastline, boating is a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy. Anytime you combine boats, water and kids, there are going to be safety issues to consider. You don’t have to sacrifice the fun for safety while
From the rocky shores of the Pacific to the cable cars and Victorian homes of San Francisco, California’s Bay Area is a fusion of fun, history and stunning scenery. The area is known for its famous tech giant neighbors in Silicon Valley, but it ranks high on its own
With a focus on natural beauty, coastal attractions and refined relaxation, Hilton Head is one of the top boating destinations in the U.S. Located just off the coast of South Carolina, it features a variety of wildlife refuges, pristine golf courses and beautiful beaches for fishing, swimming and watersports.
The sea is beckoning and the wide-open waters are calling your name. You’re ready and willing to sail off into the sunset (and potentially stay for a while), but you’re not sure your boat is up to the task. After all, a cabin is much more comfortable for
High seas adventures like deep sea fishing, reef diving and snorkeling and traveling by boat from Florida to the Bahamas are just a few of the reasons many of us own boats. These activities are all done in saltwater and, while fun and thrilling for people, can be a beast
With an area of 423 square miles, Grand Bahama is the fifth largest island in the Bahamas. It’s the northernmost island in the chain and features a wide array of beaches, reefs and natural attractions. Whether you’re staying at a hotel, a resort marina or a private boat
Since it spends the majority of its time under the water, it’s easy to forget all about your boat’s propeller (until you walk into it while the boat’s tied up at the sandbar, but that’s a story for another time). However, the propeller is probably one
Whether you’re into snorkeling, diving, underwater photography or spearfishing, you’ll find a wide variety of wrecks, reefs and walls located throughout the waters of the Bahamas. Angelfish, sea turtles, manta rays and all sorts of colorful coral, sponges and swaying plant life make up this intriguing underwater world