Why I’m Running for Re-Election to the NMLA Board

For those who may not know me, I serve as the Director of Business Development at Boat History Report, where I work with a wide range of partners - from state titling agencies and the U.S. Coast Guard to lenders, insurers, and marine businesses - to improve accuracy and transparency in vessel documentation. I’ve seen … Continue reading Why I’m Running for Re-Election to the NMLA Board

How Do You Register or Title A Boat?

Wondering how to register your boat?  Asking Google, "How do you Title a boat in...?"  Unsure of what your state's requirements are for registering and titling boats? Boat History Report has put together a comprehensive guide for registering and titling boats in every state. Each state has its own Q&A section which includes the following … Continue reading How Do You Register or Title A Boat?

What the pandemic taught us about handling stress and how boating curbs the impact

With the pandemic still going strong and new variants emerging regularly, boating continues to be at the forefront of safe and effective ways to spend time outdoors, relieve stress, and invite calm into your life. Did you know that in 1900, John Elfreth Watkins, Jr., the curator of mechanical technology at the Smithsonian Institution, predicted … Continue reading What the pandemic taught us about handling stress and how boating curbs the impact

Weather Won’t Stop The Dreamer!

Although threatened by Hurricane Sandy, this years Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show was a HUGE success.   How do you know?  By the billions of dollars’ worth of yachts and accessories that arrived and the happy faces of the brokers making the sales.  By the lines of people waiting to board buses to be taken to … Continue reading Weather Won’t Stop The Dreamer!

Are You Hurricane Proof?

Were you PREPARED? When a tragedy like Hurricane Sandy occurs, everyone left in its path is left wondering, “What could I have done to better prepare?” It’s hard to imagine that anything could prepare you for the destruction you’re left looking at, but there are a few things you can do to help. Your first … Continue reading Are You Hurricane Proof?

Don’t Let Your Boat Catch a Cold!

Ahh Shucks, It’s Winter! Yes that means a whole new set of outdoor activities (or indoor eggnog drinking) but it also means the end of boating season (and half of your friends) for a few months.  No worries though, because with proper storage techniques, you’ll be back on the boat the first day your tube … Continue reading Don’t Let Your Boat Catch a Cold!