Captain Rob Boating

14/06/2026

Docking - Here is how a back a boat into a slip on a windy day

13/06/2026

Basic GPS Navigation – How to Save and Retrace Tracks on Garmin. If you are in the Toledo area and want to become a more confident boater, schedule a boating lesson today. I am a USCG licensed captain with 30 years of boating experance. Send me a DM for more information.

12/06/2026

How do I trim the motor if the primary engine trim button isn’t working? Many people are not aware of this little trick. Espically those who are new to outboard engines. Here's the next question, how do you raise the engine if all buttons fail? There is a way. Do you know how? If so, leave your answers in the comments.

12/06/2026

What’s causing this boat to move around so much? A skilled mariner will know. Do you? Want to be a more confident boater the season? If so, check out my website. I offer boating lessons, an online course and various products such as Helm Cards.

12/06/2026

🚤 BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE DOCK...

Have you ever wondered:

❓ Is docking going to be easy today?
❓ Is the wind going to make things stressful?
❓ Should I even take the boat out?

That's exactly why I created DockWise.

DockWise takes weather conditions and turns them into a simple boating game plan designed specifically for YOUR dock and YOUR boat.

✅ Wind direction
✅ Docking difficulty rating
✅ Arrival strategy
✅ Departure strategy
✅ Line handling recommendations

No more guessing.

No more hoping.

No more finding out the hard way when you arrive back at the marina.

DockWise is currently in final testing and should be launching very soon.

I'm looking for a limited number of boaters who would like early access and help shape the final version.

Interested?

Comment "DOCKWISE" below and I'll send you the details when early access becomes available.

👇 Comment DOCKWISE below 👇

12/06/2026

Who's run over their anchor line before? What am I missing, and what else should I be checking?

12/06/2026

Are you in the Toledo area and want to become a more confident boater? If so, send me a DM or text me at 939-386-2939. We will schedule lesson and I will have you feeling much more confident in 3 to 5 hours.

Send a message to learn more

12/06/2026

How to do turn off track log recording on my Garmin GPS? What other great tips and tricks do you have for a Garmin GPS? If you would like to schedule boating lessons in the Toledo area, send me a DM or text me 939-386-2939

11/06/2026

I got over 1,000 reactions on my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉If you would like to schedule boating lessons in the Toledo area, send me a DM or text me 939-386-2939

10/06/2026

Is this boat tied up properly? How would you tide up differently? If you would like to schedule boating lessons in the Toledo area, send me a DM or text me 939-386-2939