The Koehler Kraft Boat Yard Wooden Boat Festival is a San Diego Father’s Day tradition. For 28 years, the most beautiful wooden boats have been put on display at the Koehler Kraft Facility. The event is defined by its gorgeous wooden vessels, live music, catered food, and tradition of giving back to the wonderful boating...Read More

It’s San Diego in the summer – picture placid blue skies, warm sun, and the refreshing waves of San Diego Bay. With so many aquatic activities to choose from, which will help you make the most of another day in paradise? Whether it’s a day cruise, paddleboard adventure, Jetski joyride, or simply fishing off the...Read More

gIt’s nearly Independence Day – picture waving flags, a sizzling grill, and cold drinks all around. How could this patriotic holiday be improved? By spending it on the water, of course.  San Diego offers many options for those wanting to spend the holiday celebrating in a more nautical way. There’s a myriad of spots to...Read More

Everyone know’s Murphy’s Law: that which can go wrong, will go wrong. Unsurprisingly, this maxim applies even more to yachting than it does to on-shore living. A boat is not only a work of art, but an incredibly complex machine that unfortunately has a tendency to fail when you lest expect it. However, learning about...Read More

An extended boat outing can be stressful: navigation, fuel, water, safety preparations, etc. are a lot of variables to keep track of. However, being underway with nothing but horizon and waves in every direction is well worth every second of preparation and struggle.  I recently took a trip to the island of Santa Catalina, an...Read More

For as long as people have had dogs and boats, they’ve wanted to bring their furry friends along on their nautical adventures. Having your dog on the boat is a great expereince, but there’s a few things you should do beforehand to keep your friend safe.  First, and most importantly, your pup should have a...Read More

Welcome to our series on buying a boat in California! In these couple articles, we will discuss what factors to keep in mind when buying your vessel, how to go about closing the deal, and how to get out on the water safely and legally once the deal is done. Buying a boat can be...Read More

Welcome back to our series on buying a boat in California! Today we’ll detail the process of actually buying the boat once you’ve figured out what you want. This is where the services of a licensed yacht broker are sure to come in handy. So you’ve narrowed down which type, make, and model of boat...Read More

Welcome to the third and final installment of our series of blogs on purchasing a boat in our lovely state of California! This week is all about safe boating and other information relevant to your new yachting experience. So, without further ado, let’s dive in!  The first, most obvious requirement for safe boating is having...Read More

At times it can seem as if there’s as many yacht brands as waves on the ocean. How is a prospective buyer supposed to choose between Bayliner, Ocean Alexander, Viking, Beneteau, or Catalina, just to name a few? This series of blogs is going to provide a little background on several prominent yacht makers, and...Read More