Boating

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.

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...

Fuel dock prices are getting ridiculous. Paid more per gallon than I pay for coffee. And I drink good coffee. Guy next to me was...

Lost a nice striper at the boat. Had him hooked solid, fought him for ten minutes. Then the knot pulled. Checked the line. Frayed right...

Fog rolled in thick this morning. Couldn’t see past the bow. Radio chatter went quiet except for the occasional horn blast. Anchored up and made...

A rare whale sighting off Cape Cod delighted boaters last weekend when a pod of North Atlantic right whales passed through the shipping channel. Marine...

Recreational boaters in the Florida Keys celebrated the recent restoration of a popular mooring field damaged during last year’s storm season. The project replaced 43...

This spring has brought unusually warm waters to coastal areas along the Eastern Seaboard, leading boaters to launch their vessels earlier than typical seasons. Marina...

Understanding Gelcoat Damage Fiberglass boat repair has gotten complicated with all the different products, techniques, and conflicting advice flying around. As someone who’s fixed dozens...

Understanding Your Dock Lines Dock line handling has gotten complicated with all the different techniques, materials, and marina configurations flying around. As someone who’s docked...