Whether you have a sailboat or a power boat (large or small) the following checklist will help you have a trouble-free boating season. Before launch: Inspect prop(s) for dings, pitting and distortion.

The following is a checklist to follow to help keep your boat performing well for the rest of the season. Time spent now will allow you problem free boating the rest of the season. In the engine ...

The definition of seamanship is apparently a matter of contention among some boaters, including other marine journalists not working for this publication. I will settle the matter right now: To ...

This week is National Safe Boating Week, and ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the summer boating season, state officials are advocating for people to take some things into consideration. Before you ...

With the dawn of summer upon us, lots of people will head to the water and area beaches for fun, sun and relaxation. So it’s a good time to offer reminders to readers to help them stay safe in and on ...

HM Coastguard, the RNLI and RYA are working together to launch their water safety campaign aimed at recreational boaters Water safety organisations in ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Memorial Day is one of the biggest boating weekends of the year, but it can quickly go wrong if your boat is not in proper working order. Nate Haddock of Gulf Coast Marine gave ...

Below is a checklist for tasks necessary to winterize a boat. Why bother with a checklist? Because some of the items can be very expensive if you miss them. Engine compartment Engine (s) - Fill fuel ...