It’s no secret a lot of this blog’s content is centered around Chicago and Lake Michigan, because that’s simply where I happen to boat. Weather happens everywhere, but each area has its own nuances that might not be completely obvious to many boaters. A dear friend and fellow mariner put […]
Boat U.S. is a great organization that does a lot for boating in the States and around the world. They recently published this article on boating etiquette that I felt was worth sharing. It’s a great read to better understand how wakes impact all watercraft differently (yes, power and sail). […]
I used to hate provisioning plastic water bottles. The cases are heavy, the packaging is wasteful, it was an every 3rd week chore to get them from Costco (a place I appreciate but don’t necessarily enjoy visiting), and they take up precious storage space. On a boat, it’s imperative to have […]
Most of us Captains are self-sufficient. We get that it’s our responsibility to maintain the vessel, and rarely do we invite guests with the expectation that they’ll show up and change the oil (or something like that). But while on a cruise, there are a few things guests can do […]
It’s common to for people to get sick due to motion. It seems there are two real root causes: anxiety and being hungover. For the hungover crowd, they should either (1) stay on the shore and watch Judge Judy from their bed or (2) tough it out. Push them to […]
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