We are SO close to boating season we can feel it! Let's get back on the water the right way and kick off the spring season with SPRING COMMISSIONING! We went straight to the experts for this one - we have Diversified Marine Services Director of Service, John Staub with us as we cover what you need to know about spring commissioning services and why it matters. A few tips of advice: Start early! At least 4-6 weeks before you want to get into the water Have patience And get familiar with your syst...
Mar 11, 2025•24 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode of The Boater’s Lounge , we’re heading to one of the best-kept secrets on the Chesapeake Bay—Cape Charles, VA! This charming waterfront town is a boater’s paradise, and we’ve got the inside scoop on where to go, what to see, and how to make the most of your visit. Joining us is Karen Zamorski, Executive Director of Cape Charles Main Street, who shares her expert take on this historic town’s must-visit spots, local flavors , unique shops, and coastal adventures. Whether you’re loo...
Feb 25, 2025•24 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode of The Boater’s Lounge , we’re plunging into the world of marine trades associations and their impact on the boating community. Our guest is John Stefancik , Executive Director of the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM), an organization dedicated to advocating for boaters, supporting marine businesses, and fostering workforce development in the industry. John shares how the MTAM works to shape the boating experience in Maryland—from ensuring boater-friendly policies to s...
Feb 11, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode of The Boater’s Lounge by Oasis Experiences, we dive into why the New Year is the perfect time to invest in a new or used boat. Whether you’re dreaming of leisurely cruising the Bay, chasing big catches on a sportfisher, or embracing the long-haul adventure of a trawler, finding the right vessel is key to making the most of your boating lifestyle. We’re joined by yacht broker Chase Sutton from Bluewater Yacht Sales, who shares expert insights into different vessel types (like cen...
Jan 28, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Welcome to the latest episode of The Boater's Lounge , and Happy New Year! Let's dive into 2025 with one of the most iconic adventures for boaters—the Great Loop. In today’s episode, we sit down with Alison Major, the founder of Loop Life Academy , to explore her family's incredible journey on the Great Loop, how they got started and why she decided to create resources to help other families considering the voyage. Alison shares tips for aspiring Loopers, how she turned her passion into a resour...
Jan 07, 2025•47 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! Get ready to set sail on a musical journey in this episode of The Boater's Lounge. We're going bow first into the vibrant world of trop rock—a genre that perfectly captures the carefree, laid-back vibes of life on the water. Joining us is Brian Burns, co-owner of Dock Side Live Radio, the go-to platform for all your marina and boating tunes. Brian breaks down what trop rock is all about, shares some of the top hits from the genre, and reveals his ultimate boating ...
Dec 31, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! In this episode of The Boater’s Lounge , we shine a spotlight on Dania Beach Marina, a true hidden gem in South Florida! Join us as we chat with Tyler Girolamo, the marina’s General Manager, to uncover all the reasons this destination should be on your cruising list. From prime access to the Intracoastal Waterway to insider tips on the best things to do around Dania Beach, we explore what makes this marina a boater’s paradise. Whether you’re looking for a tranquil...
Dec 17, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Welcome back to The Boater's Lounge! This week we are going full speed into the holidays and crafting the ultimate gift guide for boaters with the mastermind and owner behind myboatlife.com and boaterkids.com, Diane Seltzer. We are unwrapping this year’s top picks for every type of boater on your list—moms, wives, dads, husbands, kids and yes, even pets! From practical gear to fun stocking stuffers, we’ve got the ideas to make waves this holiday season. Take a listen and let us know which pick i...
Dec 03, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! We are back with SEASON 3 and are so excited to kick off another fun season to enhance your adventures on the water! In this episode we’re diving into a topic that every boater should be prepared for, no matter how long or short you plan to cruise, preparing your ditch bag. Join us as we sit down with seasoned boating expert Bob Arrington to discuss the critical gear every abandon ship kit needs to ensure safety and survival in an emergency. From communication dev...
Nov 18, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the largest yacht show in America and we were so excited to be apart of the show with the US Superyacht Association . ICYMI: Our team and other industry partners participated in the SkyLounge experience at the show, thanks to the USSA 🙂 Allie sits down with the President of the US Superyacht Association, Kitty McGowan in today's episode of The Boater's Lounge to hear more about FLIBS overall in 2023 & get a bette...
Nov 14, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! Anchoring is a pretty controversial subject in the boating community - whether it's deciding on the right anchor to use, the location you are in or how to operate the windlass, there are many directions this topic can go off in. Today we have our educational resource and a podcast favorite, Bob Arrington, on to take us through the main ANCHORING PROCESS! So before taking a listen, be sure to already know the type of bottom you'll be in, and the type of anchor you ...
Oct 17, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! We are LIVE at the brand-new Drift Bar Baltimore at the newly redeveloped Lighthouse Point Marina! f you are in the area and haven't stopped by yet - you need to! Drift Bar is the newest waterfront restaurant in Baltimore and is conveniently located at Lighthouse Point Marina in the Canton neighborhood. Kick back and relax on the floating bar with our team! Drift Bar is the latest concept out of Oasis Marinas' food & beverage division. Experience the delicious...
Sep 26, 2023•29 min
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! Boat inventory is back up, new technology is on display, boat shows are around the corner, and there is no better time then now to start thinking about buying your first (or second or third) boat! This week Allie and Andy have industry partner and local renown boat dealer, Mark Schulstad from the Pocket Yacht Company here to walk us through the boat buying process and some of the benefits of being a Pocket Yacht boater! Pocket Yacht sells Cutwater, Solara and Rang...
Sep 12, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! The boating community is a very tight knit group and the yachties make up a very strong and professional piece of our great industry. Today we are talking to Carrie Bailey, Director of Digital Advertising & Sales for Triton , the nautical news network for yacht captains and crew. We cover new trends she is seeing in this community and what may be to come! From new destinations and younger boaters, to new tech in the space - Carrie, Allie & Andy talk about ...
Aug 29, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! The White Marlin Open turns 50 this week!! Who is going down to Ocean City to check out the big boats, big fish and have a blast? We'll be there, and we are excited to share this episode with you featuring WMO Tournament Director, Madelyne Motsko. Madelyne's father started the tournament in 1974 and the event has remained a family-run tournament the whole time! In this episode, hear about... how the White Marlin Open got started what sets it apart from other tourn...
Aug 01, 2023•27 min
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! Weather affects every boater, regardless of their experience level or the type of vessel they operate. Whether you're embarking on a day cruise to a nearby island or restaurant, heading out for an offshore fishing trip, or navigating the ICW, understanding the weather situation BEFORE setting sail is absolutely crucial. In this episode, hear us and boating expert, Bob Arrington, talk about understanding weather on the water and how it can impact your boating exper...
Jul 25, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! Safety at marinas is one of our most important priorities. From entering the marina, walking the docks, boarding your vessel and when you come back, our team aims to take the most care of our facilities to ensure you are in a safe environment every time you visit. In this episode listen we are talking to the main man when considering safety and maintaining marinas in the Chesapeake Bay area, Herve Satta! Herve has been with Oasis for over 7 years and operates as o...
Jul 11, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! This week we are excited to feature our greatest asset - our marina operators! Our General Mangers are professional marina operators with insight into every aspect of the marina business. They are our boater's number one contact on-site and the face of the company in their local area! Gary Wharton is one of our remarkable General Managers who recently transitioned to Task Force Manager at Oasis. Gary currently runs McDaniel and Shelter Cove Yacht Basins in North E...
Jun 27, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! After an amazing fall & spring, Oasis Marinas was able to help grow and plant over 26,000 oysters with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation across a number of marinas in the area! We are proud supporters of the Foundation's mission and their oyster restoration program in Maryland. This week Allie and Andy visited Inner Harbor Marina to talk to our partner Kellie Fiala to learn more about these incredible members of our ecosystem and hear about Kellie's work as the Ch...
Jun 12, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! As marina managers, our teams are responsible for the gateways to the water, and we do not take that lightly. We are committed to helping preserve the natural waterways we enjoy everyday. Our focus on environmental stewardship will be front and center this month as we celebrate National Marina Day all month long! To kick us off we are lucky to have our partner and friend Sarah Orlando, the Ohio Clean Marina Program Manager , on to take us through the Ohio Clean Ma...
May 31, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Welcome to the Boater's Lounge! We are learning about some seriously important technology in this one! FarSounder is leading the industry with their latest 3D forward looking sonar products. Now with the Argos350, more recreational boaters can utilize this technology that allows captains to see what is in front of their vessel in real time. We have FarSounder CEO Matthew Zimmerman on to talk us through what 3D forward looking sonar is, how it works, and all the good it is doing for the industry ...
May 22, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! It's that time of the year - boaters migrating north for the summer! ⚓️ As we head into Memorial Day Weekend at the end of the month, we can't wait to have our amazing boating community back up in the Chesapeake Bay and points north. We are excited to have our educational resource, Bob Arrington , back on today to walk us through best practices when cruising the Intracoastal waterway this season . From daily travel planning, to bridge and passing etiquette, and mo...
May 16, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! We are kicking off season 2 of our fun podcast with some HUGE news from Oasis Marinas... our new boat club has officially launched! The Oasis Boat Club is here and we can't wait to serve you at our first membership location, The Wharf Marina in DC! This premier boaters-first boat club features a fleet of Cobia and Scout boats, and is the perfect alternative for boat ownership. You can still access the water with your friends & family without traditional boat o...
May 09, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome to the Boater's Lounge! Here at Oasis Marinas, equality, justice, diversity and inclusion are very important values. This March we were thrilled to be able to honor numerous Oasis teammates who were nominated by their peers as leading women in the company for International Women's Month! Take a listen to this episode as our CEO Kenneth Svendsen and Chief Human Resources Officer, Evelyn Costa , discuss the importance of recognizing International Women's Month , and how this incredible mov...
Mar 29, 2023•10 min
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge! This week we have an industry partner on to talk about all things Lippert. Lippert is the top provider for marine and RV brands like Taylor Made and SureShade! Allie sits down to talk to the always fun and passionate Lippert Marine Community Coordinator, Megan O'Donnell to discuss... Lippert brands and marine products our boater's may be familiar with and where to get there hands on them Introduce the Lippert Captain's Community, where boaters can connect with eac...
Mar 28, 2023•20 min
Welcome to the Boater's Lounge! Have you ever wanted to jump aboard with your partner and go on the adventure of a lifetime? This is your sign to DO IT! After talking with the travel couple of Scho & Jo, there is one thing we learned - do not wait, take the leap! In this episode, we have Scho & Jo (Jenn and Elliot) on just as they finished their first Great Loop, to talk to us about their once in a lifetime journey traversing the 6,000 mile waterway loop through the United States. Jenn a...
Mar 14, 2023•38 min
Welcome to the Boater's Lounge! Today Allie and Andy are talking to recent viral sensation, Jeff Foulk, Founder & CEO of Argo! Argo is a free boating navigation and social app where boaters can chart routes, select points of interest and connect with other boaters in their area. Since starting in November 2018, Argo now has over 130,000 registered users! Jeff has been featured on local news outlets, The New York Times, CNN and more after going viral on TikTok last month! If you are not famil...
Mar 07, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge by Oasis Marinas! This week our focus is back on education as we have our boating resource, Bob Arrington, here to talk to us on navigating waterways outside of the marina, including inlets and channels. These narrower waterways prove to be difficult for boaters as water is rushing in, and other boats are moving quickly around you. It's important to stay on your toes and "keep your head on a swivel" in these situations so you can stay on course and get to your dest...
Feb 21, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Welcome to the Boater's Lounge by Oasis Marinas! This week we have our own General Manager, Zach Gibbons, on to discuss his experience as a 100-ton captain! Zach takes us through his life as a yacht captain before joining the Oasis team in 2020. In this episode, we cover: Zach's start in the industry with Watermark, following in his father's footsteps What is required to achieve a 100-ton Master Captain's license His experience as a captain in the Baltimore/Annapolis area and his tips to ensure ...
Feb 21, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Welcome to The Boater's Lounge by Oasis Marinas! In this series, we envision the forum can inspire, inform and educate our audiences by bringing together thought leaders from our marine industry partners, friends & experts as we explore various topics affecting us and the boating community nationwide, and eventually across the globe. Our mission is simple, we’re here to engage with our team, our boaters, marina owners, partners, and the boating community at large. Oasis Marinas is not just a...
Feb 13, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 13
