Discover the Facts About Dock and Pier Maintenance, Materials, and More! If you’re a boat owner, you enjoy being out on the water, relaxing and having a great time. You also probably want to know how to keep your dock and pier shipshape. However, you probably don’t want to spend a ton of time on maintenance. That’s where Captain Rod’s …
Here’s a Step-By-Step Guide to Pier Removal November is here, the trees are losing their leaves, and winter is right around the corner. This also means that soon, boating season will end and our waterways throughout the Chain O’Lakes and the Fox Waterway will start to freeze over. In preparation for the coming season, pier removal is a necessary part …
These Accessories Will Make a Great Addition to Your Pier! Your pier is sturdy, stable, and reliable. You have a good access point to the water, a good view, and maybe even a bench or two. However, don’t go thinking you’re done building your custom pier just yet! With a whole market full of different accessories you can attach to …
Learn Essential Knots for Securing Your Boat to Your Boat Dock, Your Cargo to Your Deck, and More Every experienced boater knows their knots. Whether you’re tying your boat up to the boat dock, securing cargo to the deck, or furling your sails, you need the right knot for the job. Yet there are so many knots out there to …
With Flash Floods Hitting Chicagoland, How Do You Protect Your Docks? This week, torrential rains swept through Northern Illinois. Flash floods hit many towns throughout the Chain O’Lakes and Chicago areas. Roads were closed, apartments evacuated, and more. As the floodwaters continued to travel down the Fox River, towns issued warnings to residents close to shore—but what about your boat …
Kick Off Summer on the Chain O’Lakes Campgrounds, Lake Docks, and More In Chicago’s time zone, the summer solstice this year falls on June 20th at 11:24pm. That means the official start of summer on the Chain O’Lakes is right around the corner! A whole season of warm breezes, cold beers, and good times. So, how are you going to …
Does Flooding in Lake and McHenry Counties Threaten Your Floating Dock? April showers bring May flowers, but sometimes they also bring flooding. This past month, heavy rainfall caused parts of the Chain O’Lakes and Fox River to flood, and the Fox Waterway Authority (FWA) declared no-wake zones in various places. If you’re a relatively new boater, you might be wondering, …
Visit Captain Rod at the Biggest Boat Show of the Year! It’s that time of year again—spring is coming, and soon it’ll be warm enough to take the boat out on the water. With that in mind, now’s the time to gear up and make sure you’re ready for boating season. There’s no better place to do that than the …
At the Dock or on the Water, these Gifts Provide Boaters Safety, Convenience, and Fun! The holiday season is here, and it’s time to start putting together your shopping list for your loved ones. Toys for the kids, something nice for your spouse—but what do you get the boater in your life? What is it that could help them have …
