"How-To" Boating Tips and Boat Docking Lessons
Brenda and Doug Dawson (5th generation industry professionals) have combined their lifetimes of boating experience, expertise and knowledge in their publications and articles.
They are dedicated to helping new boaters and seasoned boaters, both power and sail, around the world.
We Put the "ing" in Boating
Recent Posts
They Don’t Know What They Don’t Know
After spending most of my life around marinas, I’ve learned something interesting. Some boaters don’t know what they don’t know. The worst docking screw-ups are
Remember Your Boat
There is so much going on everywhere, how could you possibly remember your boat? Reports of the same events—on media, podcasts, newspapers—are all different.Nothing seems
Boater RVing in the Keys
I’ve spent a good part of my life testing boats. So, a few (actually many) years ago, when I was asked to test an RV
Where Should Crew Be When Docking a Boat?
Some stories are worth repeating. Not because they’re dramatic…But because they happen over and over again when docking a boat. This was one of those
Boat Hook Right for Docking?
After an enjoyable day on the water, many boaters are overwhelmed with anxiety when it’s time to return to their dock. They fear the moment
Swim Platform – Safe or Not?
Mary recently asked: “Is it safe to use the swim platform to stand on while backing into a slip?” “There’s a sign on our boat
