Mind Your Boat

09/25/2014

Of course, he's a boater!

Not just for show: Jonathan Goldsmith has been a tried-and-true sailor for many decades …

07/21/2014

When I walk the docks on a weekday, I see far too many closed-up boats without any signs of ventilation. If yours is one of them, you should know that stagnant air in the cabin is not doing your boat any good.

07/08/2014

Rupert Holmes describes the do's and don'ts of sailing on a new boat with your family for the first time.

06/26/2014

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25, 2014 – A long day on the water exposed to the elements combined with crowded waterways and alcohol consumption could be a recreational boater’s ultimate undoing this July 4th holiday weekend. “It’s mayhem,” said BoatUS Foundation President Chri…

05/30/2014

And a way to ensure that small problems don't become large, costly issues due to neglect? That's right -- have us Mind Your Boat!

Boating doesn't have to be a rich-man’s game. Here are a few affordable boating ideas.

05/24/2014

Now here are a lot of boats to mind!

Developed by a group of global academics, the Marine Traffic map lets anyone trace a shipping vessel with a position ‘transponder’ similar to those used by aircraft.

05/23/2014

"Keeping your boat in good working order is just as much a part of the boating experience as the boating itself. Almost all elements of safety revolve around the fact that the boat has been maintained and all its parts and systems are able to perform as they were designed. Negligence in this area will eventually lead to an unsafe or disastrous experience. In recently reported accidents, 8% of reporting vessels listed boat equipment/maintenance related factors as the cause. Additionally, 4% of all fatalities were due to boat equipment/maintenance related factors."

Keeping your boat in good working order is just as much a part of the boating experience as the boating itself. Almost all elements of safety revolve around the fact that the boat has been maintained and all its parts and systems are able to perform as they were designed. Negligence in this area wil…

05/22/2014

When you have us Mind Your Boat, these items will be checked on a regular basis.

Proper boat maintenance is key to a season of fun and safe boating. Print our free spring checklist to ensure your boat, trailer and equipment are safe and ready to go.

05/20/2014

Gotta Mind Your Boat!

A brand new, multimillion dollar yacht capsized when it was launched in Anacortes, Washington Sunday night, dumping six people into the water.

05/19/2014

Clean up efforts were considered over, but thousands of small dead fish remained in the waters off of Marina del Rey on Monday morning, two days after they were first discovered. Thousands of dead fish blanketed the waters off Marina Del Rey

05/18/2014

Thanks to those of you who came to MarinaFest today and stopped by our booth. For complete information on our service, join us at www.MindYourBoat.com

05/15/2014

Take advantage of our MarinaFest event special! Enroll in our service within 7 days of the event and receive a free month of service (based on standard, 12 month agreement). For more information on our service, come to www.MindYourBoat.com

You have a substantial investment sitting in the water and while we know most owners have every intention of getting down to check on their boats, we also know that often life simply interferes. But as they say, “rust never sleeps” and neither do potential problems that arise due to neglect. Small p…