Category: Yacht Safety

By and large, boating in the Fort Lauderdale area is remarkably safe. The state of Florida may be home to several hundred boating accidents each year (there were 723 of them in 2019), but the Fort Lauderdale area remains lower on the list for boating accidents and mishaps. Unfortunately, however, the fact that statistics point […]

There’s nothing quite like tooling along the Florida coastline in your boat. When the sun is shining and the sky is clear, piloting a boat is nothing short of fantastic. Of course, part and parcel of living in Florida is navigating that window every year when the winds pick up and Mother Nature turns nasty—it’s […]

Since they are a big investment for a yacht, customers wish to be fully informed of any issues with boat stabilizers. There is one large risk that needs to be addressed, because it is often the most publicized: yachts sinking due to damage to the stabilizer. Fortunately, like other boat stabilizer issues in Fort Lauderdale, […]

To have the best experience possible when you’re boating, it’s important to be prepared for anything that might happen. One of the most important factors to keep in mind prior to a boating trip is the weather. Changing weather conditions can affect a boating trip in many different ways, so it’s essential to keep the […]

While hurricane season may run from the beginning of June through the end of November, the majority of tropical storms hit Florida between mid-August and late October, which means we are in the midst of the peak time for hurricanes. If you own a boat in Florida, here’s what you need to do to ready […]

As someone living in Florida, you are well aware that this part of the country is one of the most affected by natural disasters over the course of the year. Tropical cyclones, also called hurricanes, are intense storms categorized by strong winds, torrential rains and floods. Hurricanes can be absolutely devastating to an area, leaving […]

No yacht owner wants to ever consider the prospect of leaving their boat behind, abandoning it in the event of an emergency—and thankfully, most boat owners will never have to experience this. But, as the old adage goes, “it’s better to be safe than sorry.” To this end, having an appropriately packed grab bag on […]

One of the very first things we’re taught when learning about swimming, boating or other water activities, is how to identify and use life vests. Life vests are your primary safety tool in the event you find yourself overboard and in the water and it doesn’t matter how good a swimmer you are or how […]

If you’re planning on hitting the water and boating for a day, it’s important to always consider the essentials: like what you should be bringing for food and drink! In the excitement of getting ready for a day spent sailing, it’s easy to overlook eating and drinking—most people just throw a few snacks in a […]

Make sure you and your loved ones are happy and safe this Holiday week and make sure you are having fun too! One of the things that we enjoy most is spending time with friends and family. If you are going to be drinking, please drink responsibly. Make sure you have a designated driver on […]