Safety

Running aground is one of those boating experiences that ranges from a minor, face-reddening embarrassment to a catastrophic emergency. One minute you are cruising along enjoying the sun, and the next, there is a sickening crunch, a sudden stop, and every

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

It is a perfect spring day on Lake Erie. The sun is out, the air feels warm for the first time in months, and the water looks deceptively calm. It feels like summer, but it is not. Beneath that placid surface, the water is a chilling 7 degrees Celsius

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

It’s a perfect summer afternoon on Lake Erie. The sun is high, the water is calm, and the cooler is stocked. For many, cracking open a cold beer feels like a natural part of the boating experience.

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

The Pottahawk Pissup is a legendary celebration of sun, water, and good times. As we cover in our Pottahawk for Beginners guide, it’s a massive gathering where the boating community comes together for an unforgettable day on Lake Erie.

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

There are few things in boating as genuinely peaceful as a quiet night spent on the hook. The gentle lapping of water against the hull, the stillness of the air, the feeling of being self-sufficient and secure in a beautiful anchorage.

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

It's a perfect summer afternoon on the lake. The sun is high, the water is sparkling, and you've got a full tank of gas. You squeeze that little yellow lever on your Sea-Doo, and in a heartbeat, you're flying across the water at 60 miles per hour.

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

Have you ever done something on your boat with a group of friends that you would never have done if you were alone? Maybe you pushed a little faster through a crowded channel, anchored a little closer to another boat than you normally would, or stayed out

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

There’s a certain kind of magic to a massive boat raft-up. I’m not talking about three or four boats tied together in a quiet cove. I’m talking about the big ones. The sprawling, floating cities that pop up on the water for a day, where hundreds

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

Rafting up, it’s one of the great social traditions in boating. There’s a unique magic that happens when a few boats tie together in a quiet cove, creating a shared space for friends, family, and new acquaintances to enjoy a day on the water.

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

Lake Erie is one of those places that can make you fall in love with boating all over again. The water sparkles on a sunny day, the fishing is world-class, and there is something about being out on one of the Great Lakes that just feels different.

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast