Xplore Offshore New Grey Boat

Graduating to Grey: Separating The Men From The Boys

This was not an easy decision. In fact, I agonized over it. Sure, the yellow boat is fun. It stands out on the water. I’m going to miss her.

But, when I saw my new grey boat for the first time, I felt the shift. My eyes became steadier. The grip of my handshake became a little firmer. Yes, folks, I had to buy a bigger pair of pants. That’s what a grey boat does to a man. Continue Reading…

Daddy likes. Super. Cool.

Squid Party At Night With Ocean LED

Ok, I’m giddy. I’m like a little school girl. Xplore Offshore just installed brand new Ocean LED lighting to the bottom of our boat.

I know, right??? O.M.G.

Ever been squid hunting at night? Now you can.

Check out the cool install process and tell me if it doesn’t make you squeal just a little bit. Continue Reading…

Birds, Bees & Whales On TV

We’re always at the mercy of what the weather and whales have in store for us. But, sometimes everything falls into place and magic gets witnessed. This was that day.

CBS News 8 (KFMB in San Diego) captured an epic day of whale mating that very few of us will ever get to see up close.

Check out the Xplore Offshore story that made prime time!

Valentines Day is not a great day for the ocean.

Balloons, Bags, and Endless Plastic Nonsense

While Valentine’s Day is the day of love, it isn’t usually that great for the ocean. Xplore Offshore makes it a habit to collect as much trash as we come across, and it’s always a bit disheartening (pun intended) to see what gets left behind from the Love Boats out there.

I’ll keep taking out the trash, of course, and know none of my readers would eeeevvveeerrr leave trash on the ocean, but here are 3 quick things to remember when we’re out on the ocean’s playground: Continue Reading…