By signandglide on Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 in Boating Safety.
Progressive Insurance is known for listening to its clients. So when boaters requested that better coverage was provided for boat towing, the insurance behemoth listened – and came to Sign and Glide for a partnership to improve their On-Water Towing coverage for their client base. Up until this strategic affiliation of the two companies, Progressive […]
By signandglide on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 in Boating Safety.
No one wants to think about it, but there is unfortunately always a possibility that you could find yourself stranded out in open water. When your boat is disabled at sea, there are many things you can do to make sure that you stay safe while awaiting for help to arrive. The same things that […]
By signandglide on Thursday, February 18th, 2016 in Boating Safety.
While someone not acquainted with maritime activity might think the colorful flags are simply decorative and traditional, the Nautical Flags Alphabet actually helps represent an important system of communication between sailors when at sea. Maritime signal flags – or international code flags – are used to signal brief messages either between two ships, or between ship and […]
By signandglide on Monday, January 18th, 2016 in Boating Safety.
When boat engines were introduced in the early 20th century, they completely transformed the idea of boating – no longer were sailors required to expend a lot of manpower, instead enjoying worry-free, easier and safer seafaring adventures. Today, there are essentially 4 types of boat engines. Once you understand the weight of your boat and […]
By signandglide on Thursday, January 14th, 2016 in Boating Safety.
This time of the year, many boaters have winterized their boats, or have stowed them away until the warm weather. However, many die-hard boaters still use their boat throughout the winter, whether for recreation, hunting, fishing or in some areas, simply to get around. While boating always calls for caution and preparation, in the winter […]
By signandglide on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 in Boating Safety.
For you, the idea of putting away the boat and fishing gear until spring is simply unacceptable. This is a way of life, and no amount of cold weather is going to keep you off the water. For this dedication, we applaud you. But at Sign and Glide, we also want to make sure […]
By signandglide on Monday, January 4th, 2016 in Boating Safety.
There is something special about being out on the water long after most boaters have gone home. While many have winterized their boats, stowed them away and taken up winter hobbies; you can’t imagine not being on your boat. With all the options available to heat your boat, there is no reason to shiver; by […]
By Chris Falzone on Thursday, December 10th, 2015 in Boating Safety.
Trailering your boat can open up a whole new world of recreation possibilities. With your boat on a trailer, you are free to head to any body of water you wish, depending on your mood. So whether it is a day at the lake with the family, or some fishing in the Bay, it’s up […]
By Chris Falzone on Monday, November 23rd, 2015 in Boating Safety, Boating Tips.
When most people think of going out on a boat, images of sunny days and hot sun are common. But for those of us who truly love boating and consider it a lifestyle, this time of year is as good as any for being out on the water. Of course, winter boating carries with it […]