Safety Tips For Paddlers
The popularity of paddle sports has increased dramatically over the past three years and the number of accidental injuries and deaths associated with the sport has climbed with it. This is a concerning...
View ArticleRemember: Safety First When Boating
My husband, Gary, and I are fortunate to live close to the coast and near several beautiful marine facilities. For the most part of the past 15 years, the neighborhood has been relatively quiet and...
View ArticleOnyx Life Jackets
To be effective, personal flotation devices (life jackets) should not hinder the user’s enjoyment. Wearing a life jacket should almost become second nature, just like wearing a seatbelt.
View ArticleWhat’s That Rash?
Something that bathers and wading anglers should be aware of is an infection of the skin variously known as swimmer’s itch, duck itch or pelican itch. Medically, it is called cercarial dermatitis.
View ArticleFreedom and Responsibility
Recently during a particularly serious late-night thunderstorm, our oldest son’s 31-foot Bombay Clipper pulled anchor and drifted precariously close to a rocky shoreline.
View ArticleTowBoat US Cape Coral: “Tower Of The Year”
An on-the-water towboat company that helps Southwest Florida boaters get home safely was singled out for its professionalism at the BoatUS Towing Services Annual Conference recently held in Tampa, FL.
View ArticleKnow Your Way Around a Boat, And How to Operate It
We talk a lot about how to cast, fight fish and what types of flies to use, but rarely cover the importance of being able to operate a skiff.
View ArticleSafety Revisited: More Reflections on Angling and Safety
An earlier article provided some thoughts on the importance of angling and safety. There are many potential dangers that can ruin a day on the water. Now that warm weather is here, more people are out...
View ArticleCabin Fever Prevention
I hear so many people this time of year talk about putting up their fishing kayak till spring. Why? There are still so many days of fishing during the winter.
View ArticleBe Prepared- Winter Cautions
It amazes me that people in this day and age still believe they are invincible. The chances people take are either incredible or incredibly stupid.
View ArticleSTAY WHERE YOU BELONG — On the Inside of Small Craft!
My buddy at the other end of the canoe stood up to cast, both feet on the midline of the bottom. Not a good idea. Without a firm stance, he started to wobble, the canoe lurching side to side.
View ArticleDo Learn How to Read a Fish Finder or GPS
[dropcap]I[/dropcap] fondly recall my early days venturing offshore in my very small 16 foot skiff looking for saltwater fly fishing opportunities searching for Makos sharks, Yellowtail and Tuna.
View ArticleHoaxing the Coast Guard: No Laughing Matter
Hoaxing the Coast Guard is more dangerous -- and expensive -- than you might think.
View ArticleNMMA Certification: Using ABYC Standards
You’ve undoubtedly seen the NMMA Certified logo as you climb onboard a majority of boats in the United States, and you likely know this designation signifies the boat manufacturer has undergone a...
View ArticleNew Trends In Boat Customization
If you haven’t noticed lately, boats are being rigged much differently than years past.
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