It’s important to regularly check boat safety gear to ensure that it will work if you ever need it. Your life might depend on it!
Chartering
Bareboat chartering for the first time? The excitement level is high, but so is the anxiety if it's your first time living on a boat.
A bit of knowledge will go a long ways to reduce the stress and increase the fun!
Avoid Kinks When Coiling Lines on a Boat
Kinked lines driving you nuts when they won’t go through blocks? Here’s a quick solution from Dave’s Sea Scout days!
Dividing Expenses on a Charter Vacation
Dividing all the little expenses on a group charter can be a pain. Here’s an easy way to keep it all equal!
Super-Easy Cockpit Light
Whether you want a nice soft light when you’re on a charter, or for an evening on the beach, or even on a camping trip, here’s an easy way to make one in seconds.
Easy Boat-Friendly Salads
The easiest-ever boat salads that can last up to a week in a cooler or refrigerator, even with the motion of the boat. YUM!
Cockpit Lighting on Charter
Going on a charter? These lights are all small to pack but add a lot of ambiance to dining in the cockpit — not to mention safety as you move around after dark on deck!
Charter Provisioning in the BVI
Planning a charter vacation in the BVI? Info and links to numerous provisioning options offering online ordering so you don’t have to spend a precious day of your vacation running around!
Don’t Burn the Dinghy!
Your dinghy is your car when you’re on the boat. You really don’t want to see it go up in flames because of a careless mistake!
14 Simple Steps to Organizing a Boat Galley on a Charter
Whether you’re chartering or just spending a weekend on the boat, spending a little time organizing your food will pay big benefits when it comes time to cook!
Chartering a Boat? Take These!
Charter companies always say they provide everything . . . and they do a pretty good job of it. But tucking a couple of extras in your suitcase will ensure you have the galley tools you need.