Lifestyle - Boating Lifestyle

We see lots of strange knots on cleats, and to be honest – we have been doing it wrong for years. See the link below for our original "how to tie a boat to a dock" video. In it, we messed up the all important cleat hitch knot. MANY viewers pointed out that we did it wrong and we owe hem a honest thank you for correcting us The cleat hitch knot is very important for you boating. In this video we will cover:

Intro 0:00
Link to original boat tying video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGfCKxv5t70 0:12
Side of the cleat to start your knot from 0:55
Go around the base and start a figure eight 1:43
Secure the line with a twisted locking knot or "hitch" 1:52
Two lines should be parallel on the cleat and "locked" under the tope line 2:03
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For more info check out these resources:

*One on one boat chat to ask me questions: https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/sean715

*How to tie a boat to a dock video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGfCKxv5t70

*Boating Lifestyle Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYTkMUynMp67JC5qDbT3OOR_cO8BJTi8

*Len's Cove Learning Center: https://www.lenscove.com/learning-center/

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You have a boat to tow riders with, now how do you do that safely? We see people pulling their family and friends and want to help them do it better. Whether you are pulling a wakeboarder, wake surfer, water-skier, or tuber – this will help you with how to tow a rider with a boat. In this video we will cover:

Intro 0:00
Proper towing is a safety issue 0:30
Introduction to the "Barbell Pattern" 0:51
Driving in a straight line 1:30
Try and make your turn to the right 2:00
Make sure you keep the rider inside the wake when you turn 2:22
Start with a "pre-turn" to the left 2:37
Don't turn too sharp 3:07
Cross the wakes on a slight angle
Line the boat back up with a straight line reference 4:05
Always be mindful of what is around you when you make a turn 5:02
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For more info check out these resources:

*Wakeboard/Wakesurf BoatsPlaylist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYTkMUynMp6FEBCymTH0Gc-RDydyiziI

*How to Pick up a Fallen Rider Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTOiiAU8F_4

*How to Maintain a Boat Battery Video: https://youtu.be/sttDnoN6qHY

*Boating Lifestyle Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYTkMUynMp67JC5qDbT3OOR_cO8BJTi8

*Len's Cove Learning Center: https://www.lenscove.com/learning-center/

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Boats and boating cost money; we wouldn't try to tell you otherwise. Want to know how to avoid expensive boating mistakes? There are a number of ones that we see over and over again every season and cost you cash and more importantly time away from the water. They are simple to avoid and don't really cost much or no money at all. In this video we will cover:

Intro 0:00
Fuel Contamination Issues 1:25
Leaving your sterndrive tilted up 2:32
Not paying attention to your temperature gauge 4:06
Hooking up your battery incorrectly 5:43
Not buying a good GPS or Charts 7:09
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For more info check out these resources:

*One on one boat chat to ask me questions: https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/sean715

*Best Gas to Use in a Boat Video: https://youtu.be/DmUYPMEGgfc

*How to Maintain a Boat Battery Video: https://youtu.be/sttDnoN6qHY

*Boating Lifestyle Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYTkMUynMp67JC5qDbT3OOR_cO8BJTi8

*Len's Cove Learning Center: https://www.lenscove.com/learning-center/

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Have you ever wondered what boating through a lock is like? Some people are very nervous or intimidated by the idea and because of that leave all kinds of great boating areas undiscovered. We have a gorgeous lake and canal system here on the Rideau Canal in Eastern Ontario. So get out and explore it! In this video we will cover:

Intro 0:00
How to enter the lock 1:30
Locking etiquette 2:36
Brief Rideau Canal History 4:21

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For more info check out these resources:

*One on one boat chat to ask me questions: https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/sean715

*Boat Docking Tips Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_mLfbUCQlM&t=10s

*Boating Lifestyle Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYTkMUynMp67JC5qDbT3OOR_cO8BJTi8

*Len's Cove Learning Center: https://www.lenscove.com/learning-center/

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Stress free boating is the best boating. Your grip on the bottom can be better by following some simple steps. When you first get a boat, you often wonder how to anchor a small boat effectively. What technique do I use to set it, and unhook it? What equipment do I need? In this video we will cover:

Intro 0:00
Choosing the proper anchor 0:50
What length of line should I use 2:16
Setting the anchor tips 3:15
How do I retrieve it from the bottom? 7:01

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For more info check out these resources:

*One on one boat chat to ask me questions:
https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/sean715

*Boating Lifestyle Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYTkMUynMp67JC5qDbT3OOR_cO8BJTi8

*Len's Cove Learning Center:
https://www.lenscove.com/learning-center/

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We love boating and ALL boaters. Here is a little spoof on the lighter side of boating personalities 😉 In this video we will cover:

Intro 0:00
The Knot-Aholic 0:04
The Wrangler 0:52
The Boat Baffled 1:25
The Mathcy Matchy 2:24
The Fender Flapper 3:00
The Perfectionist 3:42
The Wavemaker 4:46
The Jammer 5:25
The Glider 6:02
The Pole Bearers 6:39
The Waver 7:27
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For more info check out these resources:

*One on one boat chat to ask me questions:
https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/sean715

*Boating Lifestyle Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYTkMUynMp6FEBCymTH0Gc-RDydyiziI

*Len's Cove Learning Center:
https://www.lenscove.com/learning-center/

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You have kids or kids at heart and they want to tube! We see lots of mistakes out on the water and we want you to help you be safe on. You might be wondering about what tube and line to select? How to safely pull a tube behind a boat? If you have tubing questions, this one is for you. In this video we will cover:

Intro 0:00
Different tube styles 1:13
Line placement on the boat and towing points 2:46
Towing tips and safety 4:50
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For more info check out these resources:

*One on one boat chat to ask me questions:
https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/sean715

*Wakeboats and Watersports Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYTkMUynMp6FEBCymTH0Gc-RDydyiziI

*Len's Cove Learning Center:
https://www.lenscove.com/learning-center/

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Do you get stressed out when you dock your cruiser? You aren't alone. Twin engines can make the job a lot easier, and can also cause complication and confusion. Docking a boat with twin engines is something we do everyday…"it's our day job". We want to help you learn the basics, pick up some tips, and feel more confident around the dock. In this video we will cover:

Intro 0:00
Twin Engine Inboard vs. SternDrive 1:32
How to Dock a Twin Engine Inboard 2:40
Docking tips for Twin Engine Inboard Cruisers 5:40
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For more info check out these resources:

*One on one boat chat to ask me questions:
https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/sean715

*Boat Boat Care and Maintenance Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYTkMUynMp6g0nknFqvHzaMaVgyolaze

*Len's Cove Learning Center:
https://www.lenscove.com/learning-center/

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How do I safely dock my boat is a question we get daily. One of the most stressful parts of boat ownership is the process of docking at a marina or even your own dock. Boats are predictably unpredictable at low speeds. They are often influenced by winds and current. You as the boat driver need to learn how the way that you build momentum (and how much) is critical.

We see many people pick up the skill very naturally, only taking days or weeks to get proficient enough to be comfortable and then eventually master it over many years of practice. We also have seen boaters who have been doing it for 30, 40, or more years who continue to struggle.

Whether you already own a boat or are thinking about buying one, this video could be for you. We want to help you brush up on your boat docking skills so you can be safer and more confident.

In this video we will cover:

0:00 Intro
1:03 How to prepare for docking your boat.
1:32 Why neutral is your friend when docking.
2:23 Momentum is the name of the game in boat docking.
2:53 A boat is a solid in a liquid…never forget that.
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Boat Docking Tips Article:
▶https://blog.lenscove.com/blog/boat-docking-tips-think-curling-and-not-ice-skating

Boat Ownership/Care and Maintenance Playlist:
▶https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYTkMUynMp6g0nknFqvHzaMaVgyolaze

Boating Learning Center:
▶https://www.lenscove.com/learning-center/

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