Boating and the Environment Responsible boaters know that they risk polluting the marine environment. For this reason, it’s important that boaters follow both the federal and state laws that are in place to protect the marine environment and keep the waters clean. Unfortunately, the amount of garbage in U.S. waterways is increasing. Floating garbage damages your boat and is…
Launch time is here and it’s time to start preparing for the upcoming spring boating season. Tasks vary depending on the boat you own as well as the type of boating…
Florida’s Manatees Florida’s manatees are large aquatic mammals which are recognizable from their thick, gray wrinkled skin. They can be found in fresh, brackish and salt water throughout Florida, including…
Virginia offers some of the finest freshwater fishing in the country. Whether you’re a casual angler or a serious expert, Virginia is a great place to cast your line. You’ll…
According to a study conducted by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation Bureau of Fisheries, New York has been regarded as an abundant bass-fishing state as the bass population…
You’ve heard of the most common nautical knots – the bowline, the round-turn and two half-hitches, the sheet bend – and you may even know how to tie them. But do you remember which knot to use in every situation? Whether you’re a new boater or simply in need a quick refresher, these knots can prevent expensive damage to your…
In order to legally drive a car in Canada, you must fully understand and respond to a variety of road signage; the same applies to driving a boat in Canadian…
With summer now in full swing, we’re stoked to get on our PWC’s (… that’s a ‘personal watercraft’, more commonly known as a Jet Ski or Sea-Doo, etc) to rip…
