JUNE IS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH
June is National Safety Month Embracing National Safety Month: A Guide for Marina Operators June is recognized across the United States as National Safety Month, an essential observance dedicated to mitigating the leading causes of injury and death in various environments, including workplaces such as marinas. This observance, initiated by the National Safety Council (NSC), […]
SMALL CHANGES, BIG IMPACT – HOW MARINA OWNERS CAN ENHANCE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Small Changes, Big Impact – How Marina Owners Can Enhance Customer Experience In the competitive marina industry, the safety and satisfaction of customers are paramount. Marina owners often grapple with the challenge of enhancing both without incurring hefty expenses. Fortunately, there are numerous small, inexpensive changes that can significantly increase safety and improve the overall […]
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK 2024
National Safe Boating Week 2024: Prioritizing Safety on the Water As summer approaches, water enthusiasts and boating aficionados gear up for one of the most crucial events in the maritime calendar—National Safe Boating Week 2024. Scheduled for May 18-24, this annual observance is dedicated to promoting safer boating practices, emphasizing the importance of wearing life […]
DE-WINTERIZATION CHECKLIST
De-winterization Checklist To start a boat de-winterization checklist, you should first consult your boat’s owner or service manual. This will be your first step. Your spring prep is directly related to the comprehensive winterizing of your engine and boat systems. Basically, the more you do or have done for winter layup, the better your chances […]
GETTING YOUR BOAT READY THIS SPRING
Getting Your Boat Ready this Spring Getting your boat ready for spring involves a thorough inspection and maintenance process to ensure a safe and enjoyable boating season. Here’s a summarized checklist based on the guidelines from BoatUS and Discover Boating: De-winterize: If you winterize your boat, start with a de-winterization. You can use our De-winterization […]
BURN AWARENESS WEEK 2024
BURN AWARENESS WEEK 2024 National Burn Awareness Week, recognized in the first full week of February, is aimed at increasing public awareness about burn injuries. A less commonly discussed but equally important aspect of burn safety are burns occurring during boating activities. Given the popularity of boating as a recreational activity, understanding and preventing these […]
DOS AND DONTS OF BOATING WITH PETS
Dos and Don’ts of Boating with Pets A pet is part of the family. When it comes to boating with pets, there are a few things you may want to remind your boaters. Here’s a checklist to make help make sure your boaters have safe fun with their furry friends on the water. Dos Get […]
WIRELESS MARINA METERING SYSTEMS
Wireless Marina Metering Systems (NEC Compliance Made Easier) With more states adopting NEC standards, marina owners and operators are finding that compliance is coming sooner than originally anticipated. Wireless marina metering systems can greatly facilitate that compliance, which is intended to provide ground fault protection at each supply point in the marina. The only available […]
WHAT IS A PERSONAL LOCATION BEACON?
What is a Personal Location Beacon? A personal location beacon is a small portable radio device designed to communicate your physical location to search and rescue crews in the event of an emergency. The personal location beacon (PLB) acts in similar ways to an emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB), in that it sends out a […]
SPRINGTIME BOAT SAFETY CHECKLIST
Springtime Boat Safety Checklist With spring around the corner, you may be eager to get your boat out of storage and head to the water. But to avoid unnecessary problems, de-winterizing is an annual ritual. While some boat owners have their marina take care of the details, there’s no reason you can’t do many of […]