Time to put away seat cushions, zip-up covers and unload those accessories that made your boat a home away from home the entire summer. It’s a time of year all boaters know well… the end of boating season. For most boaters, the process of winterizing the boat is not nearly as enjoyable …
Practical Tips to Make the Most of the Fall Boating Season
It’s the end of boating season! But oh, what I’d give for longer days, brighter sunshine and more time outdoors! But wait—I can? Absolutely. Done right, fall boating can function as an extension of summer-time. After all, it’s lovely to enjoy your favorite activity for just a few more days. Why …
Stay Toasty Warm! The Beginner’s Guide to Living on a Boat in Winter
“Boats and winter … go together like salt and pepper,” said few people ever. For most boaters, winter means the end of boating season. Time to put the boat into storage and go back to ‘real life’ activities on dry land. However, for some boaters, pulling out hats and mittens doesn’t necessarily …
Lone Star Lake Love: The Best Boating Lakes in Texas
When it comes to boating, nobody messes with Texas! While you might not think immediately of Texas as a great place to boat, I’m here to tell you otherwise! It’s, in fact, one of the best places in the country to head out on the water. Why? Well, a big …
5 Incredible Destinations for Canal Boat Holidays
Want to cruise rural countrysides from the comfort of your own canal boat stateroom? If you want an unforgettable holiday adventure, a canal boat cruise will win over your family and friends’ hearts and minds. Bring them along as you calmly float along intricate waterways, through rolling hillsides, villages, and patchwork …
5 Stellar Liveaboard Diving Destinations (And the Ships to Carry You There)
Wanna dive into the deep waters of Indonesia? Perhaps you prefer the clear waters of the Bahamas. Wherever you dream of diving, liveaboard dive trips are an excellent and comfortable way to explore these bucket-list destinations. The liveaboard diving and boating lifestyle take passengers off the beaten current with itineraries full of exotic species, …
Liveaboard Marinas: How to Tie Up and Stay Awhile
Wanna give it all up and live on your boat? (Those guys on TV make it look so great.) But while living “on the hook” is adventurous and all, it’s not always convenient for times you need to be on land. So if you’re seeking more than a mooring ball and …
How to Plan Canal Boat Trips (What You Need to Know)
Canal boating is the most fun you can have at the slowest speed possible! No other form of boating moves this slowly. You could walk quicker! But that’s the point. The passage is slow, sedate, and beguiling. It hypnotizes as you slip quietly between green and pleasant lands. But relaxing canal …
Liveaboard Dive Trips: Hop On, Dive in and Stay Awhile
From whales, manta rays and sea turtles to colorful coral, sponges, shipwrecks and underwater statues—diving takes us to underwater adventures. And if you ever dive these gorgeous environments, you become addicted. But how do you see so much in so little time? The answer is a liveaboard dive trip! Liveaboard Dive …
The Best Cheap Boats to Live on (And the Expectations You Should Have)
Want a budget boat that offers the best value for your hard earned dollars? Once you decide the liveaboard lifestyle is for you, prepare to be frequently asked, “Why do you want to live on a boat?” When I took the leap and bought a canal boat to live on, I was …