Uncharted Waters: Boats and Barbells
March 20, 2023
In his Uncharted Waters column, Capt. Bill Pike wonders how he’ll find the strength to carry on.
In his Uncharted Waters column, Capt. Bill Pike wonders how he’ll find the strength to carry on.
Capt. Bill Pike questions if, financially speaking, we are all up to our transoms in alligators these days.
Tackling the Classic U.S. Boating Debate of North Versus South.
Tips on what to do when a boat-shopping friend asks, “Whataya think about this one?”
A Florida heat wave can deliver sweat buckets of discomfort. It can also test the true mettle of the hopeful owner of a new boat.
Capt. Bill Pike long imagined “semi-retirement,” would free him up to do nothing but boat. But life sometimes intervenes.
No matter how much you know—or think you know—about boating, there’s always more to learn.
How to turn a lubberly, reticent canine into a salty, bona fide, boat-lovin’ sea dog.
If you tend to make mountains out of marinized molehills, Capt. Bill Pike has a suggestion: why not engage in a little hopeful, optimistic investigation first?
After 34 years as a full-time marine journalist, it’s time for Bill to switch gears, and focus more energy on his version of the Great American Novel.
In his Uncharted Waters column, Capt. Bill Pike wonders how he’ll find the strength to carry on.
Capt. Bill Pike questions if, financially speaking, we are all up to our transoms in alligators these days.
Tackling the Classic U.S. Boating Debate of North Versus South.
Tips on what to do when a boat-shopping friend asks, “Whataya think about this one?”
A Florida heat wave can deliver sweat buckets of discomfort. It can also test the true mettle of the hopeful owner of a new boat.
Capt. Bill Pike long imagined “semi-retirement,” would free him up to do nothing but boat. But life sometimes intervenes.
No matter how much you know—or think you know—about boating, there’s always more to learn.
How to turn a lubberly, reticent canine into a salty, bona fide, boat-lovin’ sea dog.
If you tend to make mountains out of marinized molehills, Capt. Bill Pike has a suggestion: why not engage in a little hopeful, optimistic investigation first?
After 34 years as a full-time marine journalist, it’s time for Bill to switch gears, and focus more energy on his version of the Great American Novel.
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