We’ve all been there. You’ve driven through the darkness of early morning, committed to making that first cast on your favorite weed edge at sunrise. But as you guide your rig across the small parking ...

While anglers have discovered their own best way to launch their boat while fishing alone, avoiding methods that could put your boat or rope in peril must be considered. Northland Outdoors host Chad ...

The task of launching and retrieving a boat for a pair of experienced partners is typically a demonstration of teamwork, each member having clear responsibilities. For the solo boater the operation is ...

A boat prelaunch checklist reduces distractions and errors. Clear verbal and visual communication prevents accidents during boat launch. Securing boats at the dock and aiding transfers reduces injury ...

I’ll admit it, I tend to feel a little paranoid whenever I launch my boat. I believe it’s because of the occasional embarrassing and stupid faux pas that I’ve managed to pull off in front of others at ...

The push to commercialise electric launch-and-retrieval systems is advancing as Tectrax appoints SBS Trailers as its first ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Virtually every time we go boating, the day is marred by unpleasant experiences on the boat ramp.