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Hurricane Irene ended up traveling along quite a different path than what was originally expected this past week, surprising many residents of the East Coast. Below you can see Irene as it heads toward Florida but changes direction traveling north.
Even though the hurricane warning was downgraded to a tropical storm, the storm caused serious damage and widespread flooding in… READ MORE
Have you ever had one of those moments where you thought to yourself, “It just doesn’t get any better than this”? Almost as if your life had jumped the shark?
Side note — I just read that this guy literally jumped a shark, and no it wasn’t The Fonz either.
Just when we thought this summer couldn’t get any more… READ MORE
It’s truly a pleasure living and working in beautiful Northern Michigan. Being surrounded by some of the largest fresh water lakes in the world makes this area a boater’s dream!
The local community and atmosphere is infectious! One of the largest events locally is taking place as we speak! The National Cherry Festival!
If you’re not familiar with the Cherry Festival, take… READ MORE
Summer is officially here, and we’re kicking it off with a bang! In fact, just this last weekend we celebrated Night Jam IV, and we’re not slowing down. The second annual Global Invitational will take place July 9-10 at Millennium Park Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Did we mention that on top of all the amazing entertainment there will be $40,000 in PRIZE… READ MORE
It is worth noting that some insurance companies will reduce their storm deductible from 10% to as low as 5%, or even 3%, if you implement your hurricane plan and save the boat from damage. Ten percent of your boat’s value as a deductible is a big number so it pays to risk manage your storm exposure.
This week the U.S. Coast Guard kicks off National Safe Boating Week, just before the busy Memorial Day Weekend.
As fun as boating can be (and we all know how fun it is), it’s important to remember the basic safety rules. For example—wearing a life jacket.
Below, television actress and mom of three, Christa Miller, promotes the importance of wearing a life… READ MORE
The 2011 World Super Yacht Awards were held this weekend, and 24 prestigious awards were presented to the owners of some of the most incredible yachts ever built. Below are some of Global Marine Insurance’s top yacht award winners from 2011.
If you’re like me, you’ve felt the pinch of gas prices this winter. In fact, I can still remember the days when gas was ninety nine cents. And remember when gas rose to over a dollar? No one could believe it!
Well, as you and I both know, those days are long gone. But there are still ways boaters can have… READ MORE
Last month we heard the news of the S/V Quest sailboat and its crew being held hostage by Somalian pirates. We hoped for a happy ending to this tragic tale, but unfortunately there was not.
Piracy in Somalia has been a problem for years. There’s even a movie slated about this topic with Tom Hanks. He is set to play… READ MORE
As spring draws near, we wanted to put together a helpful blog explaining how to properly launch your boat. But first, we thought we would have a little fun, and share with you some videos on how not to launch your boat. Enjoy!
Even though these guys find themselves—and their truck—in over their heads, they manage to get creative with their… READ MORE
