The end of boating season tends to sneak up on everyone… including our kids. Why does the season have to go by so fast? Seems like one day they are having a jumping contest off the swim platform and then the next day they are packing it up for the winter. There is no doubt...
Big vs. small boats – choosing the ideal boat size for a family with kids on board Over the years I have seen families with kids on all types of boats in all size ranges… from smaller bow-riders to larger cabin cruisers (even a few that some would categorize as a “yacht”). What size boat...
Summer fun in the sun can also mean not so fun sunburn. There is nothing worse than a painful sunburn on the boat… not to mention the long term effects sunburns can have on our skin. As parents we always have to balance our kid’s summertime fun with the need to protect their skin. It...
Ways your kids can share special moments on the boat with Dad Those iconic “dad moments” that your kids will always remember are most likely happening on your boat. Taking the boat for a cruise, casting a line, digging for clams in the bay… these are the classic moments for Dad and the whole family...
(mouse over to PIN this image on Pinterest!) Tips to get kids ready for an awesome boating season this summer Bottom painted… check. Boat washed & waxed… check. Batteries charged… check. All systems ready to go! Boating season is FINALLY here and your kids are probably just as excited as you are to get back on the water....
Homeschooling can be both fun and educational on board a boat Australian liveaboard boat kid Sydney tells how her and her brother learn as they cruise the world. When we are off the boat and around town, a lot of people ask us if we are on holidays. I’m the first to reply “no, we are...
Bob’s No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show features author of children’s boating book The Amazing Adventures of Boat Girl The new children’s book for boat kids – The Amazing Adventures of Boat Girl – is getting a lot of buzz in the boating industry… and I was thrilled to be invited for a radio interview about...
Bilingual “Color a Fish” coloring book offers first Spanish/English Boating Safety Sidekicks activity book for children For many boat kids, fishing and boating go hand in hand. And when they are not fishing or cruising they are likely to be spending their down time coloring or drawing. The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) and the Recreational...
Exploring the islands along the Great Barrier Reef as Sydney, a liveaboard boater kid in Australia, continues cruising the world I haven’t caught up with blogging for a while and one of the reasons: we’ve been out of wifi range… and the second reason: we’ve been very busy exploring deserted islands. So since my...
Boating industry project aims to inspire a new generation of boaters through hands-on experiences Kids are so eager to try new things, explore their environment and go on exciting adventures… and what better to accomplish these things then by exposing them to boating? A new project called #ChooseBoating aims to inspire a new generation of future boaters by giving them an...
Boat Girl children’s book on boating inspires both girls and boys to love the boating lifestyle, teaches boat safety and captures memories on the water The Amazing Adventures of Boat Girl is a fun and educational book designed to teach kids (both boys and girls) about the adventures of boating while reinforcing boat safety practices on...
Australia liveaboard boat kid shares life on board as they sail to the tropical capital of the Northern Territory in Australia Now that we have our very own sailboat, it’s time to leave Townsville. Dad has finished his job building the hospital and is taking three months off so we can sail the boat to...
Meet Sydney… a 9 year old liveaboard boater kid from Australia who loves her boat life and the adventures it brings It all started a long, LONG! time ago. Ok, ok, it only started 3 years ago. 3 years ago was a hard time for our family. My Dad had a building company that he had to close....