Cartography

Cartography (the art and science of making maps) has been in existence since 2300 B.C. with the invention of recorded maps of Babylon on clay tablets; however the science of cartography became much more advanced in Ancient Greece. Once the discovery of the Earth as a spherical object was discovered, map making became more precise and detailed. Soon maps were drawn by hand and new routes and places were explored and recorded. Cartography grew into an art form during the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration of the 15th century. Click here to read more...

Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)

The U.S. Coast Guard and Federal Regulations require the carrying and use of Personal Floatation Devices (PFD) on most vessels. All PFDs must be Coast Guard Approved, in good and usable condition, and must be of the appropriate size for the intended user. That means that new equipment or additional equipment may be needed before your next trip and there is no better place than Big T Sports. We carry all of the equipment you need at prices that will make you smile. Safety does not have to be expensive or a hassle with Big T Sports on your side. Click here to read more...

Boating Safety

Whether you use your boat for fishing, water sports, traveling, or just to have fun and jettison around the local lake or body of water, safety should be a priority. While no one wants an accident or emergency to happen and none of us plan to have a bad time, boating does have some inherent dangers that can be reduced or eliminated with proper planning, training, or equipment... The Coast Guard has set up certain safety regulations that must be met and has made recommendations on how to make boating safer for everyone. Click here to read more...

Five Big Boat-buying Mistakes

When buying a boat for the first time, many buyers make common mistakes that causes them endless aggravation and costs them thousands -- sometimes even tens of thousands -- of dollars in the end when they have to trade in their boat for another one. Despite the big investment, many buyers don't do the proper research necessary to avoid these mistakes, and then they don't even realize they are making a mistake until it's too late. Click here to read more...