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For people living around the Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic coast, June 1st marks the beginning of the most unpredictable and tumultuous time of the year: hurricane season. For boat owners, developing a hurricane plan is two-fold. You must consider protecting yourself and your family in addition to your vessel, be it on a trailer or in the water. This guide will address all aspects of hurricane preparation, from vessels on a trailer or in water to hurricane holes and insurance policies, so that you are equipped and ready for this upcoming season.

As more Americans take to boating, the risks of boating increase In 2020, the number of boating accidents increased 26.3%,…

Under ideal circumstances, recreational boating provides an escape from all of the daily distractions of a landlocked life. Out on…

When you are out on the water and you “gotta go” a marine plumbing system is a welcome sight aboard…

One way is to open all bilge spaces, get to know what is going on, and manage the inside of them.  Are they wet or dry?  Are they clean or dirty? 

Imagine: pulling up on your boat to an island festival. The days are filled with celebration, dance, and food. Every…

Sometimes people who haven’t spent much time on boats have strange ideas about what to bring on an excursion. Remind guests that anything is liable to fall in the water, so it’s best practice to bring hats and sunglasses with attached lanyards--and maybe leave your favorite accessories at home.

Boat owners are typically quite in tune with their boat and what is ‘normal’.  While underway, you can look, listen, and feel how things are running.  Back in port, any new information gathered will be important as you give time and attention to the everyday and routine aspects of maintenance. 

A state-safe boating course will make you more calm and more confident on the water since your education will apply to your real-life nautical adventures.

Fortunately, you can fill that hole with a variety of activities that will turn the dreariness of the off-season into productivity and ultimately more adventure once you’re back on the water. Read ahead for nine activities to battle those no-boating blues. 

Caring and Maintaining a boat through the winter is a great opportunity to hit the reset and take care of necessary boat projects that may be neglected during the peak of the boating season. 

By far, the most common feedback we get from agents about using Ahoy!’s portal is that it really is super easy to use, especially compared with other boat insurance providers.