Before boarding any boat (big or small) try to avoid consuming things that are likely to make your seasickness and nausea worse, such as alcohol, caffeine, fatty foods and spicy foods. Heavy, greasy meals contribute to the development of nausea, which will be worsened by the motion on the water. That being said, it’s important…
How To Deal With Your Boat Capsizing
We hope this never happens to any of our readers, but if you should capsize or swamp your boat, or if you have fallen overboard and can’t get back in, stay with the boat if possible. Your swamped boat is easier to see and will signal that you are in trouble. Also signal for help…
Covering Belongings On Your Boat
Surprising but a lot of people skip contents insurance hoping it falls under their own home insurance policy simply because there is no real automated process for getting an online insurance quite for contents insurance on a boat. Home insurance differs in that respect in that whole valuables come under one distinct replaceable sum, however…
How to Find the Best Electric Winch for Your Boating Needs
Most electric winches are being utilised for lifting or dragging big loads. It can be installed on a firm foundation that is strong enough to anchor the winch and the load. They’re a famous accessory to a pickup truck and other off-road auto-mobiles. It’s used mainly for saving other motor vehicles stuck in mud or…
Safety Equipment on a Boat
Yes, all boats should carry safety gear, but larger boats such as a pleasure craft over 14 metres long must carry particular life-saving and fire equipment at all times. Lifejackets – Everyone on board must have a life jacket. Whoever is in charge of the boat has the responsibility of making sure the lifejackets fit…