SET SAIL SAFELY
Posted: May 23, 2017
If you’re an avid boater, you know there’s really nothing like the first sail of the season — wind in your hair, sun on your face, and maybe a fish or two on your line. Whether you’re charting unfamiliar waters or floating on your favorite pond, any super-sized toy comes with some rules. SAIL SOBER. You may think that you’re safer behind the wheel of...
Life jackets: Three ways to ‘Wear It’
Posted: June 9, 2016
Most boaters know they’re required to have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket on board for every passenger. But having the jackets on board isn't the same thing as wearing them. The good news is that today’s life jackets are much more comfortable, lightweight, and stylish than the bulky style most boaters remember. Some life jackets use inflatable technologies. They may resemble a pair of...
Watercraft & Land Based Recreational Vehicles Insurance
Posted: June 7, 2016
WATERCRAFT INSURANCE - Whether you prefer to enjoy the scenery on the open water or you seek adventure with neighbors, family, and friends, you value your leisure time. So do we. That’s why we offer recreational vehicle watercraft insurance for your peace of mind without the hassle of purchasing separate policies for your sailboat, power boat, jet skis, and waverunners. Because we understand it isn't...
Teaching respect for ATVs: A role for everyone
Posted: April 7, 2016
"Hop on! I’ll take you there." Whether it is crossing a ravine, climbing a hill, or traveling down a gravel road, the ATV may be the fastest way to get to a broken fence, stray livestock, or anything else that needs attention on the farm and in the field. Many farmers take the speed and convenience of ATVs for granted. "Riders don’t give ATVs the...
Three Ways to Prepare for the First Ride this Spring
Posted: March 14, 2016
Your motorcycle has been parked for four months—maybe more. Now that the snow and ice have melted away, it’s time to pack away the shovels and sleds and make space for your motorcycle. Before that first ride of the spring, Pardridge Insurance, along with its partner Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, recommends taking time to prepare your bike, your gear, and yourself for the ride. “Riders...