You know the fish will bite, as long as the frost doesn’t bite you first. Cold weather kayak fishing is not for the faint of heart. Unlike throwing a line from an ocean fishing vessel or a boat with an enclosure you can tuck behind when blistering winds pick up, cold weather kayak fishing …
The Ultimate Guide on How to Secure Your Boat for a Hurricane
From Texas to Key West to the BVIs and other boating destinations, hurricanes slam United States coastlines with an increased intensity each passing year. Storm surges, winds, rainfall, waves and even the occasional tornado, are all in the realm of hurricane territory. And preparedness is necessary to survive these natural disasters. Us boaters, especially, should know …
How to Choose the Best Marine Rope for Anchoring, Docking and Towing
Ever stop to think about how much you use marine rope in your boating life? Between docking, anchoring, sailing and towing, marine rope wears a bunch of hats in the boating world. Without it, we’d drift aimlessly about with no wind in our sails (literally, because you gotta have rope for sails). …
Cast a Line: How to Catch the Best Fishing Kayak
Kayaks bring to mind that classic image of a lone paddler gliding silently across the water. Maybe with a nice sunrise or sunset in the background. And maybe even with a fishing pole. Why? Because kayaks—whether sit-ins or sit-on-tops—make an excellent vessel option for fishing! They’re quiet, economical and easy …
The Ultimate Low Down On Sit-On-Top vs. Sit-In Kayaks
Ah, that age-old question: Which is better, sit-on-top or sit-in kayaks? It’s a particularly wrenching debate for me, as I own both types. Both a sit-in touring Old Town Castine 140 (check price on Amazon) and a sit-on-top Ocean Kayak Malibu Pedal (check price on Amazon) rest beside my house. And I …
How to Get a Boat Loan: Smart Steps to Choose One That’s Right for You
It’s that time of the year when you move to the shores, pack your boat and wait for the next summer to arrive. But not yet, buddy. Not when you’re looking to buy your new dream boat. In fact, the end of a boating season is one of the most exciting …
The Beginner’s Guide: How to Drive a Narrowboat with Grace
Narrowboats are long thin tubes of steel. Heavy, slow and awkwardly shaped… they’re easy to drive, right? Well, actually, yes. And quite gracefully, once you master a few basics. Standing on the stern of a 70-foot narrowboat can be a terrifying experience. But never fear. They’re slow, so you get plenty of …
The Complete Guide to Boat Dock Bumpers (For Beginner Boaters)
Everyone hits the dock at one point in their boating lives. I mean, for some of us, coming in full speed is just a way of life. If you are a beginner boater, I’m here to tell you that we all hit the dock but you can do it with …
The Various Types of Saltwater Fishing Boats for Serious Anglers
To do ocean fishing right, you need only two things: Knowledge of hot fishing spots and the saltwater fishing boat to take you there. But if you’re a newbie to ocean fishing, you first need to understand the types of saltwater boats available. Discover each saltwater fishing boat’s main features and zero in on …
How to Restore a Boat Without Losing Your Mind
If you’re reading this, you probably have a boat. If you have a boat, you realize they’re a labor of love. The sheer love for being on the water outweighs the hard work needed to keep a boat in good shape. This is what separates us boat owners from occasional seagoers crushing beers on a …
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