Experience this year’s fall foliage from New England’s many harbors, rivers, and lakes. By Chris Burnett , NewEngland.com. New England is famous for its colorful fall foliage, which draws thousands of visitors (or “leaf peepers,” as they’re affectionately known) to every corner of its diverse landscape each year. It seems that...
Try these shortcuts when prep time is short but winter is long.By Capt. Vincent Daniello August 16, 2016, Boating Magazine. Boat yards winterize lots of boats in just a few weeks, so for tips to quickly store outboard engines, we went to Thurston’s Marina (thurstonsmarina.com) on Lake Winnipesaukee where they...
In no particular order, here are some of the top reasons why living the lake life is the best life there is! By HarborClub.com. Banish boredomWhether you are super-active or more laid back, life on the lake offers so many awesome things to do. One minute you’re doing some...
Don’t be alarmed if you see a tiki bar floating by a river or waterfront, it didn’t get there accidentally. Greg Darby needed to purchase a small boat after his was stolen but he was also planning to set up a tiki in his backyard. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida...
Your official resource to help you replace, complete building plans, or design and build your own dock on-site. By John Tiger at CabinLife.com. Whether your dock is a total wreck or it’s just not your style, there are several resources to help you replace it, from parts, to complete...
Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) offers something for everyone. You can head out for a relaxing paddle on a calm lake or catch waves in the ocean. Or maybe you’d like to do SUP yoga or go for a fast-paced paddle to get a workout. Whatever your ambitions, having...
Have you ever been at a backyard cookout where the host keeps dropping his grill tongs and popping inside for a quick update of the game on TV? An outdoor TV would solve his dilemma, and probably be a welcome distraction for guests, as well. Outdoor TVs make an...
From large mammals to tiny insects, the Squam Lakes and Watershed are home to a diverse array of wildlife. The Squam Lakes Association (SLA) works cooperatively with other state and municipal government, educational institutions, and other organizations to protect wildlife and conserve habitat. Loons on Squam Lake text provided by...
Many rigid stand up paddle boards (SUPs) are 10 or 12 feet long (or more) and can weigh 20-plus pounds, which makes storing one no easy task. But after investing in a quality board, it’s worth the effort to find a place that will protect it from damage. By...
Which dock & deck material can withstand the test of time the best? By Randy Vance Boatingmag.com. Anything fresh (a boat, a shirt, a birthday cake) brings immediate gratification. The real test? How excited are you about that new product when it’s old? We inspected some aged docks and...