Captain Al’s Blog

Landing Loop.com is proud to announce that starting October 15, 2009 through December 25, 2009, WE WILL DONATE A PORTION OF EVERY SALE to the BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety & Clean Water..

As stated on their Web Site, “The BoatU.S. Foundation is a national 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting safe and environmentally sensitive boating. The Foundation’s goal is to be the leader in boating safety and environmental education and outreach, with the purpose of reducing accidents and fatalities, increasing stewardship of our waterways, and keeping boating a safe, accessible, and enjoyable pastime.”

The BoatU. S. Foundation’s Life Jacket Program for Kids is as follows:

The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety & Clean Water sponsors the Life Jacket Loaner Program for Kids which makes children’s life jackets available to boaters who are unprepared for visiting children or whose kids have outgrown their old life jackets. Over 350 locations nationwide loan kid-sized life jackets on a daily basis, free of charge.

Each year the need for life jackets outgrows the number that the BoatUS Foundation has available to loan. The program goal is to raise $50,000 by this spring to meet this need – They need our help!
For as little as $10, your tax-deductible contribution will fund the purchase of a child’s life jacket – or for $250, your gift will buy enough supplies to establish a new life jacket loaner location. We want to help make boating safer for children.

Your contribution of any amount will make a difference to some small child.

Our mission: To produce a simple yet safe docking device to enhance the chances of safely docking a boat and to minimize the risk of damage to the boat or injury to the crew. Our desire is to enhance and support this wonderful Foundation.

DURING OUR PROMOTION OUR GOAL IS PROVIDE FUNDS FOR AS MANY ADDITIONAL JACKET LOANER LOCATIONS AS POSSIBLE.

Thank you for your help and support.
Captain Al

For more information or to donate to the BoatU. S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, go to www.boatus.com/foundation

Here’s the answer to my question in the previous Blog, ”Where it all Began”.

My partner, Roger and I dock out boats on the same pier in the Marina. I knew he was in the manufacturing business, so I asked if he would take a look at the new “Landing Loop” I developed. He said, “I think you may have something here”. Let’s talk to the engineers about it. So, we did.

After that discussion, we refined the design several more times. Patents were filed, Trademarks were registered, molds were made and refined, packaging was designed and completed, and product was manufactured.

 We tested the Landing Loop in several locations and under several different conditions. The test included testing it with 10 different types and sizes of lines. Tests were performed on all kinds and sizes of boats and cleats. Tests were made in salt water and fresh water. We tested the Landing Loop on pilings, poles, cleats, logs, and other boats. We even tried it on paint cans. We developed a light weight extra strong telescoping pole, special nylon re-enforced tips for the frame, and a special process for making the frame rust and UV resistant. The final development was the instructional video to teach every user how to dock with the Landing loop before they use it for docking.  The video is included with your purchase.

The Landing Loop is a wonderful safety tool.  If used correctly it will greatly reduce the injuries and damage to boats while docking. Watch the video and practice a few times.. Then go out and enjoy your boat. No more frustrations while docking. No more yelling at your spouse or mate. If you can get within 6-8 feet of the dock, you can easily tie up using the Landing Loop.

Remember… Never Jump off your boat again… Just reach for your Landing Loop.

Thanks,
Captain Al

P. S. Watch for our new product introduction in October, 2009. Stop fighting that shrunken canvas cover… Grab a “Snap Stretcher”