You are what you think

I was on the phone with my best friend the other night and asked her what she thought about a big story in the news. She said, “I haven’t heard anything about it.” She went on to say that she gave up watching the news or reading the paper a month earlier. The news was just too depressing and disturbing, she said. more>>

Lurking Below the Surface

Normally this time of year, boaters have to be concerned about cooler water temperatures, rapid temperature swings, and being more self-reliant as fewer boaters are on the water to help in a potential emergency. With the recent storms, however, you can add one more to the list: a dramatic increase in the number of submerged objects lurking on or just below the surface of rain swollen rivers, lakes and bays. more>>

What’s in a Name?

Boat names have always been an interesting case study, particularly since the shift from women’s names to just about anything that comes to mind. Today’s boat names might be anything from famous personalities, like the deck boat with “ I LOVE LUCY” stenciled on the stern, to one named “Your AD Here,” which gives one a hint about the owner’s occupation. more>>

What To Do With A Trailerboat In A Hurricane

As hurricanes approach the US mainland, it used to be that boaters on the coast only had to worry about making storm preparations. However, Hurricane Irene’s large destructive path recently showed that trailer boaters located far inland need to make preparations as well. For those who keep a trailer boat in their backyard, driveway or marina parking lot, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has these helpful hurricane storage tips as we enter the “peak” 2012 hurricane season, which runs through November 30. more>>