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Hugo Vihlen and the April Fool
Wed, Apr 01, 2015
April Fools' Day has been around since medieval times, but we want to share the story of Hugo Vihlen, an American sailor who traveled from Casablanca, Morocco all the way across the Atlantic… and he did it all in his six-foot sailboat, April Fool. Read More
Happy National Clams on the Half Shell Day!
Tue, Mar 31, 2015
Yes it’s true! March 31st is officially National Clams on the Half Shell Day! Clam lovers come together to celebrate the beautiful thing they have in common: clams. Okay so it’s an “unofficial” National Holiday… But that doesn’t mean we can’t celebra... Read More
Why We Love Lakeside Cottages
Fri, Mar 27, 2015
We’re looking north to Toronto, Ontario this weekend for the annual Cottage Life Show! If you’re attending, you can expect to see a variety of exhibitors and activities directly related to boating, cottages, and the charm of lakeside living. You can ... Read More
Celebrating World Meteorological Day
Sun, Mar 22, 2015
Whether you choose to stay in because the forecast calls for choppy waters, or you’re excited to venture out because you see it will be a sunny day, meteorology plays a big role in our day-to-day boating routine… but you don’t need to be a meteorolog... Read More
The Story behind Saint Patrick’s Day
Tue, Mar 17, 2015
We’re all familiar with the traditions of Saint Patrick’s Day—enjoying corned beef and cabbage, celebrating at a local pub, wearing green and pinching those who aren’t. But what you might not know is the story behind the much-anticipated springtime h... Read More
Ireland by Water: 3 Top Spots
Fri, Mar 13, 2015
It’s almost Saint Patrick’s Day! Whether you’re planning a party of your own or are searching for a place to celebrate, here is a way for you to pass some time before the 17th: we’re taking a trip to Ireland to look at some of the world’s most breath... Read More
You Don’t Say: Common Expressions that Started on the Water
Wed, Mar 04, 2015
The elephant in the room, your cup of tea, a wild goose chase… every day, you probably hear a slew of sayings and expressions without giving much thought to what they mean. Did you know much of our everyday vocabulary comes from words originally used... Read More
Boatgating 101
Thu, Feb 26, 2015
From the world of recreational boating, we’re seeing a rise in boaters who like to relax on the water before watching their favorite sport team play. It’s called boatgating, and it can be done so long as there’s a game to be played and a body of wate... Read More
Your Boating Bumps and Bruises Kit
Mon, Feb 16, 2015
Every year around this time, when we start to prepare ourselves for our return to the water, to sunny days spent out at sea and cool plunges into the water. While you’re taking the boat out of its wintertime storage, dusting it off and making small t... Read More
Getting the Most Out of a Winter Boat Show
Sat, Feb 07, 2015
It’s been a busy season for boaters—and not necessarily on the water! After winterizing our boats and bundling up for the winter, many of us flock to boat shows for boating tips, seminars, networking, activities… and, of course, great off-season deal... Read More
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