Just because the temperatures are dropping doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to put the boat away. Cold weather boating is a great activity, but there are extra precautions you must take to stay safe out on the water. Wear a life jacket This should go for any time of the year, but especially so… Read more »
How to Prepare Your Dock for Winter
As much as we hate to admit it, summer is over, and it’s time to start thinking about the colder months ahead. When the temperatures start to dip, many people only think about winterizing their boats, often overlooking their docks completely. Nevertheless, preparing your dock for winter is necessary if you want your dock to… Read more »
The Best Dock Layouts for Each Occasion
Docks come in all shapes and sizes, and which one you choose will depend on what you’re going to use it for. Do you plan to use it as the perfect fishing spot? Or maybe it’s just a place to get on and off your boat? Whichever way you plan on using your dock, you’ll… Read more »
How to Choose the Right Dock Lines
Dock lines are what you use to keep your boat in place at the dock. As such, choosing the right dock lines is important in order to keep your boat secure. However, there are many options out there on the market, so many that it may seem a bit overwhelming. That being said, there are… Read more »
Dock Fishing 101
Dock fishing—it looks easy right? Well, not quite. While dock fishing certainly is a leisurely activity, there’s an art to it, and in order to get the best fish, you need to have the right techniques. Here we go over everything you need to know about dock fishing so that you can reel in the… Read more »
Boating Safety Tips
Summer is here, which means it’s time to pull out the old boat and get back out onto the water. Nonetheless, no matter how much boating experience you may have, you should still be extra careful on your boat, especially with kids and pets. So here are some basic boating safety tips that you, and… Read more »
Lake Fishing Tips and Techniques
The sky is clear, the water calm, and you’ve got your trusty fishing rod in your hands. Summer is one of the best times to go fishing, especially so for lake fishing. But before you head out on the water, you should make sure you now what you’re in for. Lake fishing is pretty different… Read more »
Removeable Dock Options for Freshwater Lakes
A fresh water lake provides the opportunity to partake in many different types of activities including boating, fishing, tubing, bird watching, and more. Lakes are also an excellent habitat for aquatic plans, fish, birds and other wildlife. If you own lakeside property, you probably know that their soft bottoms offer shoreline protection from waves and… Read more »
How to Prepare Your Boat for a Hurricane
Many devastating hurricanes have left a lasting impression on waterfronts, and while those storms are inevitable, there are ways to prepare boats and docks to ensure boat safety. Luckily, there are many simple tricks that can help you prepare your boat and dock for a pending hurricane. Short Pilings Shorter pilings on a floating dock… Read more »
How to Dress for an Ice Fishing Trip
Here at V-Dock, we believe that being out on the water can be year-round fun. Although certain weather elements can result in rough waters, cold weather can occasionally often unique boating and fishing opportunities. Especially around this time of the year, ice fishing trips are a common activity amongst those who love being out on… Read more »
How Technology Affects Boating Industry
Like every other industry today, boating is seeing huge technological advances. It seems like each year, we’re offered a glimpse into boating’s future, with new prototypes, initiatives, and gadgets that look to solve some of boating’s greatest issues. There are many types of technology that are changing the boating industry as we know it today…. Read more »
Choosing the Right Anchor for Your Boat
We all know that boats need the right anchor to function, but every boat is different as far as what anchor might be best. Certain anchors will work best specifically for your boat and your demands. When choosing the right anchor for your boat, you should consider several different factors. Here’s what to know when… Read more »