When the cold weather hits, most boaters can be found hibernating as the unbearable image of shoveling snow off their boats resonates in their minds. For the exclusive group that fall under the category of "year-round boaters", here are a few tips to help you stay prepared for winter boating.
When considering your boat insurance options, the first and most obvious point of comparison is price. We all understand that and can easily assess the differences there.
If you have ever ventured out on a boat during sunset, you may agree that the experience can be beautiful, breathtaking, and tranquil all at the same time. After watching a golden sunset, darkness soon settles in and the evening’s quiet casts a spell on those aboard.
My knuckles whitened as I gripped the side of the boat. I held on as tight as I could and hoped it would stop my stomach from churning. My neck hurt from looking down. All I could see was my blue rubber boots - the shiny, ‘never-been-used’ fishing boots that I was desperate to try out. Seasickness washed over me like the rolling waves of the ocean, as I hoped my breakfast would stay down.
At home, when someone gets a minor injury, we all have basic supplies to treat it. For more serious injuries, we hop in the car for a “quick” visit to our local emergency room.
It is extremely important to not only have a first aid kit in your home, but also your boat. You can either buy a small first aid kit or follow my lead and put together your own that is specific to boating. Your water-resistant tackle box is a great resource for a DIY first aid kit. You can further protect these first aid supplies by storing them in plastic baggies. Don’t forget to let your guests know where the kit is stored!
Your friend invited you on his brand-new wakeboard boat and you can’t wait for a breezy day on the water. The only problem - you've never waterboarded before. Don't worry! By following a few simple steps, you will quickly look and feel like a pro on a wakeboard.
May is just around the corner, making this the perfect time of year to review your boat insurance and make sure you are protected for boating season. Last week we looked at a few ways to save on your boat insurance, including boating safety courses and maintaining a clean driving record. This week we’ll take a look at five more tips you can use to keep your boat insurance cost down.
When shopping for boat insurance, you want proper protection from a reputable company that will provide adequate coverage in the event of an accident. An important factor for most boaters is getting quality insurance at a fair price. Finding marine insurance at a good price tag involves a generous amount of online research and choosing a company that knows boats as well as you do.
There are a few tricks that we’d love to share to help keep down the cost of your boat insurance.
