Field Notes
Stories, safety, and seasons on the water.
Practical advice for recreational captains — from prepping the first outing of the season to the small habits that keep guests coming back.
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Peak Season: More Boats, More Fun, More Attention Required
July is the big one. The lake is at its busiest, the weather is at its hottest, and every weekend feels like the heart of summer. More boats means more fun — and more reason to stay sharp.
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Summer Is Officially On
School's out, the days are long, and the lake is alive. June is when boating season stops being a weekend thing and becomes a way of life — and the busier side of summer needs a plan.
The Season Is Here — Let's Make It a Safe One
May is when it all starts for real. The captains who consistently have great seasons share one thing in common: they treat the early outings as the moments that set the tone for everything after.
Cold Water Safety and the Art of the First Outing
Early spring is statistically more dangerous on the water than the middle of summer. Here's why — and how the best captains use the first outing to set up the whole season.
Welcome to the Skipperly Community
Spring has a way of sneaking up on lake communities. April is the in-between month — too early for most outings, but exactly the right time to get organized for the season ahead.