Boating Tips

Gone Aground

Grounding is more common than most boaters will admit. Fortunately, grounding is more often a minor inconvenience than a danger. The following tips will aid you, should you ever run aground. Don’t Rush Off A number of boaters have pushed off, or been towed off a grounding only to have the boat sink right out from under them. Do not…

Grounding is more common than most boaters will admit. Fortunately, grounding is more often a minor inconvenience than a danger. The following tips will aid you, should you ever run…

Tips for Boating Solo

Many sailors and boaters enjoy the solitude afforded when taking a boat out solo. However, a lone boater has fewer resources at his disposal, so take extra precautions when you go boating alone and follow the tips below to ensure a safer trip. Those who boat alone should make safety a primary consideration. Boaters can prepare by taking a boating…

Many sailors and boaters enjoy the solitude afforded when taking a boat out solo. However, a lone boater has fewer resources at his disposal, so take extra precautions when you…

Tips For Trailering Your Boat

With the tail end of summer in sight, many of you are making weekly even daily trips to the water to enjoy your boat during the peak months. To ensure the safety of your boat while trailering, use the simple tips listed. Choose the proper trailer for your boat Your boat can be damaged more from the stress of…

With the tail end of summer in sight, many of you are making weekly even daily trips to the water to enjoy your boat during the peak months. To ensure…

Spring Into Another Season!

Across the country, boats are being removed from winter storage and placed in the water. Boaters start their annual preparation and cleaning projects to ready their boat and prevent problems once the season is underway. Spring has arrived! Fuel System : Inspect the fuel system for leaks or damage while paying close attention to fuel hoses, connections and tank surfaces.

Across the country, boats are being removed from winter storage and placed in the water. Boaters start their annual preparation and cleaning projects to ready their boat and prevent problems…

Preparing for Spring

As winter begins to thaw, you’re probably getting antsy to get back on the water. Before you do though, check out these tips to get you best prepared for a new season of boating. Also, reference this guide for any federal requirement questions you may have. 1. Personal Floatation Devices (PFD) – First, verify that all PFDs are…

As winter begins to thaw, you’re probably getting antsy to get back on the water. Before you do though, check out these tips to get you best prepared for a…

Tips for Off-Season Boating

During the fall and winter, boaters enjoy an entirely new way to experience waterways. They can drop anchors in the normally bustling waterways, and enjoy the scenery. Yet boating in the off-season does come with certain challenges – the sun sets earlier, temperatures drop faster and there are fewer boats to assist in emergency situations. Therefore, your friends at the…

During the fall and winter, boaters enjoy an entirely new way to experience waterways. They can drop anchors in the normally bustling waterways, and enjoy the scenery. Yet boating in…

Prepare to Launch

Summer is just around the corner, and for boaters, that means preparing for launch. NBOA Marine Insurance has gathered some important tips to ensure that your boating season is a safe and successful one. Prior to Embarking, if you store your boat in the water Have your local certified technician inspect your boat, engines and systems prior to boating season.

Summer is just around the corner, and for boaters, that means preparing for launch. NBOA Marine Insurance has gathered some important tips to ensure that your boating season is a…

Recreational Boating Tips from NBOA

Recreational boating activity increases during the summer, and so do boating incidents and injuries.

Captain’s Corner – How to Prepare your Boat for the Summer Season

The days are getting longer, the weather is at least a little nicer, and it won’t be long until it’s time to get your boat ready to launch. NBOA Marine Insurance is pleased to offer you some important tips to help you prepare your boat for a safe, enjoyable cruising season. • Before the launch, be sure the bottom paint…

The days are getting longer, the weather is at least a little nicer, and it won’t be long until it’s time to get your boat ready to launch. NBOA Marine…