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Maintenance

Pre-Season Boat Maintenance Checklist: Are you Ready for Summer?

March 10, 2022
4 min read

As we get ready for the weather to warm up, the ice to melt and the summer to say hello, there’s nothing more exciting than thinking about boating again. However, while there’s nothing more enjoyable than a day on the water, there’s nothing worse than a boat breakdown… which is why proper pre-season boat maintenance is so important.As a licensed…

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Lifestyle

5 Activities for the Boating Off-Season

Dec 9, 2021

If you’ve felt the post-boating-season blues, we get it — because we’ve felt it too. However, there are tons of fun (and productive) things you can do in the boating…

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Maintenance

How to Winterize Your Boat

Sep 16, 2021

If you live in a colder climate or somewhere where the weather prevents you from boating year-round, it’s pretty likely you’ll need to winterize your boat and store it for…

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Coast-to-Coast

State Boating Regulations & Safety During COVID-19

Jun 19, 2020

Boating is a great way to pass the time, get outdoors, and soak in what America’s lakes and waterways have to offer. However, given the current worldwide health pandemic, many…

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Maintenance

Pro Tips for DIY Boat Maintenance This Spring

Apr 1, 2020

Spring is coming! And just like a grizzly beard, your boat needs a bit of oil and some good ol’ TLC, especially after the harsh Canadian winter we just had….

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Boating Safety

Boating Crash Course: PFDs and Life Jackets

April 1, 2020
3 min read

The first time I went boating it was a small group of family friends in Muskoka, Ontario and we were having the perfect getaway weekend. We enjoyed sun-drenched weather all week and the views of the water from the boat made for the ultimate Instagram shots! Deciding to take a leap into the lake from the boat to cool off,…

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Coast-to-Coast, Tips & Tricks

How To Launch A Boat: 10 Steps to Get on the Water

Apr 1, 2020

Have you ever driven up to a boat launch only to find another boater’s truck blocking the whole ramp while loading or unloading their gear? Boat launch etiquette is a…

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Lifestyle, Tips & Tricks

Boating for Beginners

Mar 1, 2020

Learn these 8 Boating Terms so You Aren’t Given Away as an Amateur – Boating for Beginners! If you’re a beginner boater, the world of boating may seem to be…

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The Ultimate Father’s Day Guide to Nautical Adventure

Jun 10, 2019

Need some nautical Father’s Day ideas for the dad who loves to boat? This Father’s Day, do something a little more thoughtful and create boating memories that will last a…

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Coast-to-Coast, Lifestyle

Tips for an Awesome Boating Weekend in New York

Aug 24, 2018

Travel like an insider with these tips on how to make your boating trip in New York EPIC! First, the best time to visit New York is between April and…

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