Exploring new destinations with a boat in tow is all part of the boating lifestyle. Having the right trailer is important. Most important, however, is boat trailer maintenance. Especially if you’re traveling and visiting new destinations all the time. It may take some time and effort, but it’s a necessary safeguard …

Sure, you winterized your boat. And you also have an annual servicing and cleaning routine in the spring to dewinterize your boat. After that, you may assume that all will be fine—that is, until something breaks, tears, blows or just stops working entirely. The frequency of your boat care routine all depends …

Heavy weather and rough sea conditions can be a dangerous combination when you’re out on the water. As careful as you might be, weather and water can still take you by surprise. In the summer boating season, heat waves bring high-pressure fronts and can bring on storms pretty unexpectedly. And there are worse …

Seasickness—also called mal de mer, if you wanna sound fancy—comes in many forms, ranging from visual disorientation and stomach cramps to green complexions and, of course, losing your lunch. Our body equilibrium gets thrown off balance by the motions of the waves. Even the hardiest of us—like me, been around boats all my …