Seasickness is a wicked spirit, always haunting those of us who love the sea. I’ve seen it make grown men crawl into a fetal position and cry for their mothers to relieve their wretched misery. The insidious condition we know as seasickness is not limited to the motion of the ocean. It can come from Read More
Captain’s Tips – Risk is part of life. Anything that adds adventure to our lives adds risk, but seeking unbridled escapades doesn’t have to mean accepting unlimited risk. Boating is one of the most rewarding adventures, and fortunately is one in which related risks can be easily managed. Knowing the most likely cause of boating Read More
For some, being a smart boater and maintaining a boat is a chore that interferes with the enjoyment of boating, but for others the upkeep is actually the joyful part of boating. Regardless of which category you fall into, the simple things often give us grief. It’s fairly easy to keep up with big items Read More
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, spring cleaning! Whether starting a boating season or enjoying the middle of year-round boating, the task of cleaning is inevitable. A clean boat is good, but a lot of products and processes can be environmentally harmful. Here are eco-friendly boating techniques to protect the environment and your Read More
Modern marine engines have come a long way from the sputtering, oil-dripping beasts they used to be. Electrical systems with smart chargers, inverters and advanced sealed batteries are light years ahead of the leaky blocks of energy that used to start our engines and power our coffee makers. Today is the age of Monitoring Systems. Read More
New code requirements are causing marinas around the country to update their electrical service and address the risk to life safety caused from faulty or incorrectly wired boats. As a result, some boaters are experiencing trouble by tripping newly installed, more sensitive shore power breakers. Understanding Electrical Safety Devices Most people are familiar with a Read More
Anchored off Rodriguez Key in Florida, we were waiting for sunrise to make the 10-hour run to Cat Cay, Bahamas, when the radio crackled to life. The voice coming over the VHF politely asked if any seven-to eight-knot boats were interested in a buddy boat crossing of the Gulf Stream that day. This sounded like Read More
Every pet owner who loves to travel has experienced that guilty moment when preparing for a trip. You’re ready to pack, then Mr. Whiskers curls up in your suitcase and starts to purr. Or you call the kennel to board your poodle Lucy, and she unleashes her saddest brown-eyed stare as if she knows she’s Read More
Quail Eggs aren’t the easiest ingredient to find when cruising the Bahamian Out Islands of the Exumas. This dilemma didn’t daunt chef Joseph Yacino, who satisfied his client’s hankering by having the eggs added to a seaplane deliery. Likewise, when a couple wanted to entertain friends aboard their yacht while watching the 2013 America’s Cup Read More
Healthy Habits That Can Travel with You – No Gym Required Marinalife is excited to bring you Part 3 of our “Wellness on the Water” series that we hope will inspire and motivate you to get out on the water, meet new friends, see new sights, and enjoy refreshing and restorative elements of aquatic living. Read More