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Here's a famous poem by Robert Lewis Stevenson set to music, sung and arranged by Sting. It's called Christmas at Sea. I hope it gets you in the holiday spirit if you're not already in it. :poke: Christmas at Sea.

According to an estimate by the Boat Owner’s Association of the United States (BoatUS), over 65,000 recreational boats were damaged or lost as a result of Hurricane Sandy. BoatUS also estimates that the amount of damage caused to recreational boats is $650 million, making the late-October storm...

Hey, the boating industry is showing signs of life. Post Boats ride a Rising Tide.

Other than the capacity plate on most smaller vessels, how are you supposed to know how much weight is too much? Here's one way to keep you safe: Estimating Safe Passenger Load.

Do you find yourself using your cell phone on the water more than your VHF? More so than you used to? Here are some reasons why a VHF is better, especially in an emergency. Cell Phone or VHF Radio...

I've always enjoyed a display of great boat docking. I've seen some really good ones and this video, "Coming Home With Care" is what I'm talking about. Finesse! :bigthumb:

Do you have any boating fears or have you gotten over them? Do you remember your first time docking a boat in a stiff wind with everybody watching? Here's a video of one of a boater's worst nightmares...utter incompetence at the helm when docking in light air on flat water. No Excuses Here...

If you're an overnight boater there's a handy checklist prepared by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary which lists items you may want to consider bringing with you before you shove off. You don't want to forget anything you might need when you're "on the hook". :shakehead: Checklist for Overnight...

Here's a short quiz (Boating Magazine) to see how well you are prepared for hurricane season. Are you Prepared for Hurricane Season?

Are you a "minimalist" or "immoderate" boater, i.e. do you bring the bare minimum aboard or do you bring it all, to prepare every possible contingency? If you're the latter, where do you put it all and how do you stow it? This is how we try to keep the insanity within reasonable, tolerable...

A Dutch creationist is putting the finishing touches on a full-size replica of Noah's Ark, which he has built according to a blueprint set out in the Bible. Noah's Ark

Here's a funny video of what not to do fishing; a compilation of Bill Dance (pro fisherman) TV bloopers through the years. Video Bloopers :eyecrazy:

This year's Olympic sailboat races will be held on the south coast of England. They start July 29 and end with a medal race on August 5. Here's some information on the boats and a video of the hard work and sacrifice it takes to win these races. Olympic Sailing.

Here are some great summer reading ideas or for anytime for that matter. 20 Maritime Classics, in no particular order.

Here's a great short story about the musing of an older man, his memories and fondness for the waterfront. An Ode to the Waterfront - A great Awakening.

Reasons why camping out on a boat overnight can be a good thing...sunsets, sunrises and freedom... Boat Camping Overnight - "On the Hook".

Here's a great song by Kenny Chesney, Soul of a Sailor that captures the essence of why most of us are part of a community of boaters who feel the same way.

This is for all you red macrurous crustacean lovers out there. How about this bad boy? At $15.99/lb steamed, let's see...that's only $263.84. Not bad for lobster. :eyecrazy:

NOAA is using robot boats to improve tropical storm weather forcasting. Way to go NOAA. :thumb:

Ever see an iceberg flip over. Check this out. Iceberg Flips Over.