What Is a Boat’s Deadrise – And Why Should You Care?
You’re shopping for a boat, scrolling through specs, and then you hit it: deadrise: 21°. What does that even mean? Is higher better? Should you …
Types of Small Boats Explained: Skiffs, Jon Boats, RIBs and More
There are dozens of types of small boats out there, and most of them look pretty similar from the dock. A kayak you know. But …
Boat Day vs. Beach Day: What You Actually Need
Both involve water, sun, and the kind of tired you actually feel good about. But show up to a boat day with a beach bag …
Sailing Gifts: 8 Practical Ideas Sailors Will Actually Use
You’ve stood in the marine chandlery, staring at walls of ropes and gadgets with incomprehensible names, and thought: there has to be an easier way. …
How to Dress for a Boat Trip in Warm Weather
Warm day, big plans, and you’re standing in front of your wardrobe thinking “it’s hot, I’ll just wear my swimsuit.” Totally reasonable. Also how you …
A Beginner’s Checklist for Relaxed, Low-Stress Boat Days
Your first few boat days set the tone for every trip after. Get them right and you’ll be hooked. Get them wrong and you’ll spend …
Boat Day Essentials Most People Forget
Most people remember sunscreen. They remember towels, snacks, a cooler full of drinks. They think they’re ready. Then they’re an hour offshore, the chop kicks …
What to Pack for a Full Day on a Boat
Nobody warns you about the sunburn until it’s too late. You spend the whole ride home watching your shoulders turn the color of a stop …