Dockside Nautical Services

Ships ladder OSHA Code 1910.25 and IBC 1011.15 Code

Ships Ladder types, applications and IBC Code 1011.15 and OSHA Code 1910.25

How to Keep Your Old Outboard Motor Running

Keeping an old boat and motor running is really no more trouble than keeping a new boat well maintained if you take good care of them.

Things you should never do at the marina

Capt. Casey Brunning of Hurricane Bay Charters in St. Bernard came up with a list of things that you should never do at a marina.

Boat trailering tips

A day spent boating is the kind of thing you daydream about—many of us crave time on the water, rocking with the waves and basking in the sun. But before getting to smooth sailing, you need to try your hand at the art of boat trailering.

10 Tips to Prevent Motion Sickness

Motions sickness, also called sea sickness, car sickness, or travel sickness is very common and is caused by repeated motion. Motion sickness symptoms inlcude nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating, and a feeling of unwell.

What is Nautical Boat Club?

Experience the joys of owning a boat without having to deal with the expenses and maintenance with Nautical Boat Club.

How do we make nautical charts?

Making and updating nautical charts is a continuous process that involves many people from different disciplines and organizations.

Five New Nautical Prefix Suggestions

Aren’t We Nautical: 10 Swell Ship-Shaped Buildings

From the fish out of water department: Landlubbers leery of getting their feet wet can live vicariously by visiting these 10 swell ship-shaped buildings.

What Does That Word Mean On A Boat

Vocabulary can be tricky and the Englishl anguage coupled with boat terminology can be downright confusing. Just how many definitions can a word have?

Nautical Terms: Meaning of Flotsam and Jetsam mean in Shipping

Some nautical terms are often misinterpreted and misquoted. In this regard, two of the most commonly used terms – flotsam and jetsam can be described as being the perfect misnomers. Find out the difference between both the terms in the article inside.

Whatever Floats Your Boat: Boat Safety Tips

Ahhh....blue sky, the occasional sea gull, the gentle rocking of a wave. Are you in heaven? Nope....you are enjoying your boat. There is nothing better than a perfect weather day if you have a boat. Pack up a great lunch, your family and friends and head out onto the open water. Not only is it

Tips for Buying a Boat Suitable for Boat-Towed Water Sports

Learn how to properly do your homework before buying a water sports boat so you won't be disappointed.

Buyers Guide for 9 to 12m Boats

We look at the big jump from trailer boat to small cruiser and present a buyers guide to help or maybe confuse your buying decision. If you are looking to

When the old boat is the right boat

The canoe had been sitting for a while. For the better part of two decades it had served me well, dutifully getting me down Appalachian rivers on trips

11 Tips for Restoring Boats

Small Boat Trolling Tips

Even the odds when trolling from a small boat with these five tips.

Boat Cover Buying Tips

Six things to look for when buying a new boat cover.

Swimming, Boating and Water Safety Tips

Find swimming, boating and water safety tips from the Canadian Red Cross to help keep your family safe in and around water.

How to Winterize a Boat

The top tips and guides for winterizing your boat and preparing it for lay-up.