Environmental-friendly boating practices help seafarers look beyond the bow and make a difference to maintain clean, healthy waters for years to come. Boating goes hand-in-hand with wildlife watching, swimming, fishing, snorkeling and diving—and each of these experiences is enhanced by the clean water required for a healthy bay. Unfortunately, mishandling a boat can be detrimental

What’s the best way to deal with any problem? Stop it before it starts—and the same maxim hold true when it comes to boating. Experienced sailors are some of the most cautious people you’ll meet—and for good reason. While boating is an exhilarating and enjoyable pastime, there’s no getting around the inherent risk involved with

Boating season is in full-swing here at Port Annapolis Marina, but here’s a quick thought before you hit the open water: Have you adequately maintained your boat this summer? Many boaters think they’re doing everything right in terms of maintenance—but are ignorant of the finer aspects of boat maintenance that can greatly impact the longevity

Caught Between a Rock and a Wet Place? Regardless of how careful you are, sooner or later it will happen to you—unfortunately, as anxiety-inducing and potentially dangerous running aground is, it is an inherent risk of the boating lifestyle. Whether they’ll admit it or not, most experienced boaters have “touched bottom” so to speak. But

When it comes to selling a used boat, first impressions are essential to attracting potential suitors. Just like selling a house, the boat must be properly “staged” in order to sell for a premium price. Boat owners looking to put their vessel on the market should ensure that their boat is in tip-top condition from

There isn’t anything quite as nerve-wracking for a novice boater than having to load or unload a boat on a new trailer in front of a crowd of people congregated around the local boat ramp. The stress can be doubled if said group is waiting for you to get out of the way so they

Here at Port Annapolis, we’re all about safety. Sure, boating is an enjoyable pastime—but like all other recreational activities, it comes with its own set of inherent risks. Luckily, these dangers can be mitigated with the proper precautions—perhaps the most important of which is being adequately prepared at all times. Here are a few tips

Ideally, marinas are a boater’s utopia—a place to relax, unwind and enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts after a long day spent on the water. If you’re new to the marina environment, it’s important to first get acquainted with what’s expected from its members. The majority of marinas have set standing policies to ensure a

You’ve taken the shrinkwrap off the boat, tested the engine and are about to get underway for the first time this year. You’ve taken the time to make sure you have the proper number of lifejackets for each passenger and inspected the boat from aft to stern to ensure it’s seaworthy. You cast off all

When preparing for a hurricane, it’s important to have a plan in place and ideally have your boat secured before the storm hits. At Port Annapolis Marina, here’s our recommended preparation protocol for hauled boats or docked boats: Candy cane main sails Remove or candy cane head sail with extra dock line Ensure furler line