I guess the standard resolution is to go boating more often. Probably the second most common is to sell or upgrade the boat, but for 2017 I also want to be a safer boater. I have more than the required safety gear, but something you do not hear much about is texting and driving your boat. With all that open water ahead, it is easy to take too long to look at a navigation display or phone. It is still easy to run aground or hit something when distracted on the water, especially at night. So for 2017 it is no texting and boating.
~ Kendall Osborne
My boating resolutions for 2017 are to once again hit the Century Club 100 days on the water, to catch a new fish species I’ve never caught, and to participate in more fishing tournaments. Lastly, I will hopefully be able to finance a nice used boat or find an older fixer upper.
~ Zach Ditmars
I resolve to paddle on Turner’s Creek on the Sassafras when the lotuses are in bloom in late July or early August.
~ Molly Winans
I’d like to brush up my first aid, learn more about SSB/Ham, and who knows maybe even take a class on celestial navigation.
~ Julianne Fettus
Recently we drove away from the house we’d lived in for some years for the last time. We looked at each other and said with a grin, “We’re full-time boat dwellers!” We’re feeling enthusiastic for our new adventure and a little anxious about how we’ll do with it. We’ve talked about so many things we want to do, but there’s still only so many hours in a day. And we go only eight knots. I really want to pull into Havana Harbor, and the Captain really wants to do some island hopping in the Bahamas. We have big plans and have to remember we now have all the time in the world to enjoy our boat life, but our excitement has us chomping at the bit to do it all now. This year we’re resolving to get comfortable living on our boat and cover lots of nautical miles.
~ Elizabeth Kelch
I resolve to cruise to Annapolis’s Ego Alley for an early morning tour and coffee stop more regularly, to take my niece and nephew boating, and to have the self discipline to stop using the boat long enough to pull it out of the water and do some non-urgent but long-needed maintenance.
~Beth Crabtree
I keep resolutions to myself, like that wish made just before blowing candles out. Sharing is a jinx.
~ Mike Edick
To get my kids swimming confidently (they’re only two and four), and take them on a longer destination cruise.
~ Duffy Perkins
I resolve to get my nieces and nephews out on the water more.
~ Mary Ewenson
I would love to travel to Florida in the spring for the Cocktail Class races, and I hope to enter at least one fishing tournament in 2017.
~ Kaylie Jasinski
Monday, December 26, 2016 - 08:30
New Year’s Resolutions. Many of us make them, and some of us even keep them. Often they have to do with eating habits, exercise, or some other form of self-discipline. But how many of us make boating resolutions? I’m talking about a commitment to explore a new destination, upgrade gear or equipment, host more guests, or step up your galley cuisine. To get your wheels turning, here are a few resolutions from PropTalk contributors and staff.
I guess the standard resolution is to go boating more often. Probably the second most common is to sell or upgrade the boat, but for 2017 I also want to be a safer boater. I have more than the required safety gear, but something you do not hear much about is texting and driving your boat. With all that open water ahead, it is easy to take too long to look at a navigation display or phone. It is still easy to run aground or hit something when distracted on the water, especially at night. So for 2017 it is no texting and boating.
~ Kendall Osborne
My boating resolutions for 2017 are to once again hit the Century Club 100 days on the water, to catch a new fish species I’ve never caught, and to participate in more fishing tournaments. Lastly, I will hopefully be able to finance a nice used boat or find an older fixer upper.
~ Zach Ditmars
I resolve to paddle on Turner’s Creek on the Sassafras when the lotuses are in bloom in late July or early August.
~ Molly Winans
I’d like to brush up my first aid, learn more about SSB/Ham, and who knows maybe even take a class on celestial navigation.
~ Julianne Fettus
Recently we drove away from the house we’d lived in for some years for the last time. We looked at each other and said with a grin, “We’re full-time boat dwellers!” We’re feeling enthusiastic for our new adventure and a little anxious about how we’ll do with it. We’ve talked about so many things we want to do, but there’s still only so many hours in a day. And we go only eight knots. I really want to pull into Havana Harbor, and the Captain really wants to do some island hopping in the Bahamas. We have big plans and have to remember we now have all the time in the world to enjoy our boat life, but our excitement has us chomping at the bit to do it all now. This year we’re resolving to get comfortable living on our boat and cover lots of nautical miles.
~ Elizabeth Kelch
I resolve to cruise to Annapolis’s Ego Alley for an early morning tour and coffee stop more regularly, to take my niece and nephew boating, and to have the self discipline to stop using the boat long enough to pull it out of the water and do some non-urgent but long-needed maintenance.
~Beth Crabtree
I keep resolutions to myself, like that wish made just before blowing candles out. Sharing is a jinx.
~ Mike Edick
To get my kids swimming confidently (they’re only two and four), and take them on a longer destination cruise.
~ Duffy Perkins
I resolve to get my nieces and nephews out on the water more.
~ Mary Ewenson
I would love to travel to Florida in the spring for the Cocktail Class races, and I hope to enter at least one fishing tournament in 2017.
~ Kaylie Jasinski
I guess the standard resolution is to go boating more often. Probably the second most common is to sell or upgrade the boat, but for 2017 I also want to be a safer boater. I have more than the required safety gear, but something you do not hear much about is texting and driving your boat. With all that open water ahead, it is easy to take too long to look at a navigation display or phone. It is still easy to run aground or hit something when distracted on the water, especially at night. So for 2017 it is no texting and boating.
~ Kendall Osborne
My boating resolutions for 2017 are to once again hit the Century Club 100 days on the water, to catch a new fish species I’ve never caught, and to participate in more fishing tournaments. Lastly, I will hopefully be able to finance a nice used boat or find an older fixer upper.
~ Zach Ditmars
I resolve to paddle on Turner’s Creek on the Sassafras when the lotuses are in bloom in late July or early August.
~ Molly Winans
I’d like to brush up my first aid, learn more about SSB/Ham, and who knows maybe even take a class on celestial navigation.
~ Julianne Fettus
Recently we drove away from the house we’d lived in for some years for the last time. We looked at each other and said with a grin, “We’re full-time boat dwellers!” We’re feeling enthusiastic for our new adventure and a little anxious about how we’ll do with it. We’ve talked about so many things we want to do, but there’s still only so many hours in a day. And we go only eight knots. I really want to pull into Havana Harbor, and the Captain really wants to do some island hopping in the Bahamas. We have big plans and have to remember we now have all the time in the world to enjoy our boat life, but our excitement has us chomping at the bit to do it all now. This year we’re resolving to get comfortable living on our boat and cover lots of nautical miles.
~ Elizabeth Kelch
I resolve to cruise to Annapolis’s Ego Alley for an early morning tour and coffee stop more regularly, to take my niece and nephew boating, and to have the self discipline to stop using the boat long enough to pull it out of the water and do some non-urgent but long-needed maintenance.
~Beth Crabtree
I keep resolutions to myself, like that wish made just before blowing candles out. Sharing is a jinx.
~ Mike Edick
To get my kids swimming confidently (they’re only two and four), and take them on a longer destination cruise.
~ Duffy Perkins
I resolve to get my nieces and nephews out on the water more.
~ Mary Ewenson
I would love to travel to Florida in the spring for the Cocktail Class races, and I hope to enter at least one fishing tournament in 2017.
~ Kaylie Jasinski