I took a custom pair of Oakley Batwolf sunglasses yacht racing to see how they would fare. Following are the results… At FloatWays we might be a little partial towards Oakley. However, we claim it’s with good reason. While it may be true you can buy better optics made out of glass instead of polycarbonate, […]
Our Favorite Boating and Sailing Apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod
There are very few situations in which an iPhone is not an ideal tool. Boating, sailing and fishing are no exceptions. This is a compilation of our favorites apps… iPhones have invaded just about every aspect of our lives and are here to stay. Some very clever people have figured out how to put the […]
Boat Trailer Towing – Manual Vs Automatic Transmission
Some folks get hung up debating whether a truck with a manual transmission is better than one with an automatic for towing a boat – and vice versa. They’ll go on for hours stating reason after reason why one is better than the other. Well, let me spill the beans and tell you right now, […]
Caribbean Island Hopping Sensational Boating Vacation
Island hopping is the most effective method of skipping island fever during a vacation. You spend a day or two on an island and before you start itching with fever from being in the same place too long, you hop on a boat and go to the next island. Yes, you can do it via […]
The FloatWays Top 10 Nautical Gift Ideas for the Holidays
The holidays are around the corner. Below are the best gifts for the sailor in your life. With Thanksgiving coming and Christmas shortly after, the boating season in the Northern regions is pretty much over. This is the time of year where past sailing experiences turn into daydreaming of what the sailing season is going […]