April 19, 2018
AgencyProtecting Your Sail this Season
Owning a sailboat is a lot different than owning a motorboat. It will contain specialty parts and equipment, most notably the sail. Still, protecting and maintaining your sail will require careful attention. You can’t very well go anywhere without your source of power, now can you? Since the boating season is now ramping up, most […]
March 30, 2018
AgencyPreparing Your Boat for a New Season
Florida is famous for its springtime hospitality. For mariners, this is a great time to break out their watercraft and go for an excursion. Good weather and plenty of activities make this an important season for boating. Still, Florida doesn’t always have perfect weather year-round. So, you might not have used your boat during the […]
February 27, 2018
AgencyBoat Replenishing Practices for the New Season
Spring is upon us. You’re probably looking forward to a rapid improvement in the local weather. This will probably create an uptick in your desire to go outdoors. As a boat owner, your vessel will likely play a large role in your own recreation in the coming months. You might have kept your boat in […]
January 24, 2018
AgencySaving on Sailboat Insurance
Now that winter is upon us, you’re likely not using your sailboat as often. This gives you an opportunity to see to a lot of the boat’s needs that may get overlooked during the summer. Reviewing your boat insurance coverage should be part of your yearly routine. If your boat insurance seems like it has […]
December 28, 2017
AgencyBoat Wreck Removal Insurance
You likely don’t want to think about losing your boat in a sinking or other accident. But, no ship is unsinkable. It could happen to you. Hull losses often mean a boater loses an important investment. However, you also have to think about sinking in how it affects others. The sinking might damage public property […]
November 14, 2017
AgencyGetting Your Boat Ready to Leave Florida
Even in Florida, winter means you likely change your recreational habits. You may settle in for a new season of activity that doesn’t involve ocean sports. If you own a boat, this may mean you need to put it away for the season. You likely need to make preparations to keep your vessel in good […]
October 16, 2017
AgencyGetting the Proper Boat Insurance for Your Sailboat
Sailboat owners shouldn’t hit the water without boat insurance. However, insuring a vessel requires you to consider the type of vessel in use. For example, sailboats often rely mainly on wind power, while motorboats usually rely on electric power. These varying forms of operations may impact the types of risks a boat faces. Sailboats, need […]
September 11, 2017
AgencyBoat Insurance Contents Protection
Boats nowadays come in all shapes and sizes. Regardless of the intended use, boats come with risks. A variety of perils may damage the boat, harm its passengers and ruin their property. Should a boat experience a hazard, you could lose the boat and many of its onboard contents. That’s why most boat insurance comes […]
August 15, 2017
AgencyCarrying the Correct Insurance in International Waters
Sometimes, U.S. waters are just a little too small. Many boaters want to enjoy the sights and experiences of a foreign port of call. Wherever you go, you want your boat insurance coverage to follow you. However, insuring your boat for international waters is sometimes a tricky bargain. What are International Waters and Foreign Waters? […]
July 14, 2017
AgencyYou’ve Finished an Excursion, What Happens to Your Sail?
You’re probably going to use your boat a lot during the summer. Taking your sailboat on an excursion is a relaxing and fun way to spend a warm, sunny day. However, all good things come to an end. You eventually have to return to port. After returning from an excursion, boat owners should take steps […]