Planing occurs when a boat rides on top of the water instead of passing through it. Typically, that happens at higher speeds where the boat appears to "skim" its way across the surface. Understanding how this occurs and how it can affect boat performance is…
When you spend time on the water, it's important to understand proper navigational rules and signals. One of the biggest ways to mark navigation information for waterways is through the use of buoys. These nautical devices are often round or oval-shaped but can also look…
Are you after pike fish this season? It's a fantastic option for a challenging catch that can keep you busy on the water (or even through the ice) all year round. It's important to be adequately prepared when you plan to head out on a safe…
When you plan to head out on the water, you want to be in a boat with the capabilities you need. What you need from your boat can be very different on a lake or river compared with the open ocean, and it's never a…
You may be flying a red, white, and blue American flag or a red and white Canadian flag on your boat, but those aren't the "boat" flags we're talking about today. There are many different components to boating safety, and one of those is the flag…
