Many, if not most, boat-launch ramps are situated so as to be somewhat sheltered from strong currents. Not all ramps offer this convenience, though. At some point, you might find yourself needing to ...

One last reminder: The busiest Saturday in the middle of summer is probably not the best time to teach boat backing and launching. Off hours in a parking lot, or slow times at the ramp, are better ...

Backing your boat down the ramp, especially when there’s a line of boaters ready to start their day who are waiting behind you, is one of the most stressful aspects of boating, right up there with ...