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Boating

Essential Spring Boat Commissioning Checklist for Safe Sailing

Bilge pump running. Not great. Not terrible. Will investigate.

Jan 27, 2026 Emily Carter 1 min
Quick Update 7
Boating

How to Read Nautical Charts for Coastal Navigation

Dolphins alongside for ten minutes this morning. Good omen.

Jan 27, 2026 Emily Carter 1 min
Quick Update 6
Boating

Understanding Marine Weather Forecasts Before Your Trip

New chart plotter arrived. Installation tomorrow if weather holds.

Jan 27, 2026 Emily Carter 1 min
Quick Update 5
Boating

Best Practices for Anchoring in Crowded Harbors

Wind died completely. Drifted for an hour. Peaceful actually.

Jan 27, 2026 Emily Carter 1 min
Quick Update 4
Boating

Outboard Motor Maintenance Tips for Peak Performance

Propeller needed cleaning. Easy fix once I found the snorkel.

Jan 27, 2026 Emily Carter 1 min
Quick Update 3
Boating

Night Navigation Rules Every Captain Must Know

Seagull stole my sandwich. Bold move.

Jan 27, 2026 Emily Carter 1 min
Quick Update 2
Boating

Choosing the Right Marine Electronics for Your Vessel

Sunset from the dock. Not bad for a Tuesday.

Jan 27, 2026 Emily Carter 1 min
Quick Update 1
Boating

Essential Knots Every Sailor Should Master

Tide was wrong. Went home early.

Jan 27, 2026 Emily Carter 1 min
Barnacles on the Hull Again
Boating

How to Remove and Prevent Barnacle Growth on Your Boat Hull

Barnacles on the hull again. Six weeks since last scrape. Boat feels sluggish. Diving under tomorrow if the water’s clear enough. Cold work but necessary.

Jan 27, 2026 Emily Carter 1 min
Teaching My Nephew to Tie Knots
Boating

Teaching Kids to Tie Essential Sailing Knots: A Step-by-Step Guide

Teaching my nephew to tie knots this weekend. Started with a bowline. You know, the rabbit comes out of the hole, around the tree. He...

Jan 27, 2026 Emily Carter 1 min
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