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The Great Loop – 6,000 Miles Around Eastern North America…

Great Loop planning has gotten complicated with all the routing options and timing advice flying around. As someone who has completed the Loop and talked...

Jan 4, 2026 Captain Tom Bradley 3 min
Intracoastal Waterway navigation with channel markers
Boat Reviews

ICW Navigation – Shoaling, Bridges and the Markers That M…

ICW navigation has gotten complicated with all the shoaling reports and bridge changes flying around. As someone who has run the ditch multiple times from...

Jan 3, 2026 Captain Tom Bradley 3 min
Boat Reviews

Coastal Cruising – Day Hops vs Overnight Passages – What’…

Passage planning has gotten complicated with all the different philosophies flying around. As someone who has done countless day hops and multi-day offshore passages, I...

Jan 2, 2026 Captain Tom Bradley 3 min
Boat Reviews

Complete Boat Maintenance Calendar – Month-by-Month Guide

Boat maintenance scheduling has gotten complicated with all the conflicting advice flying around. As someone who has maintained cruising vessels for decades and learned most...

Jan 1, 2026 Captain Tom Bradley 10 min
Boat Reviews

The Complete Guide to Buying Your First Yacht

Yacht buying has gotten complicated with all the market changes and financing options flying around. As someone who has bought and sold multiple boats and...

Jan 1, 2026 Captain Tom Bradley 9 min
Boat Reviews

What You Need Before Launch for Boat Registration

Boat registration requirements have gotten complicated with all the state variations and documentation options flying around. As someone who has registered boats in multiple states...

Jan 1, 2026 Captain Tom Bradley 7 min
Boat Reviews

High Wind Advisory – Boating Safety Reminders

Small craft advisory conditions have gotten complicated with all the changing weather patterns flying around. As someone who has been caught out in conditions I...

Jan 1, 2026 Captain Tom Bradley 2 min
Boat Reviews

Prevent Fuel System Failures – Quick Checks

Fuel system maintenance has gotten complicated with all the ethanol and additive debates flying around. As someone who has been stranded by fuel problems more...

Jan 1, 2026 Captain Tom Bradley 2 min
Boat Reviews

Coast Guard Issues Updated Navigation Guidelines

Navigation regulations have gotten complicated with all the updates and regional variations flying around. As someone who stays current on these changes and has learned...

Jan 1, 2026 Captain Tom Bradley 2 min
Boat Reviews

Quick Tip – Essential Battery Maintenance for Spring

Spring is here, and that means it’s time to get your boat battery ready for the season. A dead battery can ruin any boating trip,...

Jan 1, 2026 Captain Tom Bradley 1 min
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