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Boating Safety, Boats + Gear

What You Need to Know About Florida’s Life Jacket Laws

February 16, 2021
9 min read

Safety is everything, and it all starts with wearing the right life jacket. Florida, otherwise known as the Sunshine State, has some of the best sparkling water in the nation, making it the perfect place for watersports and boat days. Over 18% of the state is water, Florida has everything from lakes to shoreline. But, spending the day out on…

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Boats + Gear, Coast-to-Coast

Boat Registration Guide: Florida

Feb 12, 2021

Follow these steps to ensure that you’re legally registered to operate a boat in Florida. Florida is famous for its sparkling waters, whether you’re a beach fanatic, a river fiend…

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Boating Safety, Coast-to-Coast

What You Need to Know: Drinking and Boating in California

Feb 11, 2021

Here’s our guide to staying safe and legal with (and without) a drink in hand on California waters. Boating is one of the most fun things you can do in…

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What You Need to Know About California’s Life Jacket Laws

Aug 17, 2020

Safety is everything, and it all starts with wearing the right life jacket.

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What You Need to Know About Life Jacket Laws in Texas

Aug 17, 2020

Boating safety is important in the Lone Star State, and it all starts with wearing your life jackets.

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Boats + Gear

The Ultimate Guide to Adult Life Jackets

August 17, 2020
8 min read

From the types of personal flotation devices to storage tips, here’s everything you need to know about adult life jackets.

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Boat Registration Guide: New York

Aug 4, 2020

Follow these steps to ensure that you’re legally registered to operate a boat in New York State.

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Boats + Gear

Our Guide to Buying Your First Family Boat

Aug 4, 2020

From your water activities to your cruising specialties, here is a list of things you should consider when buying your first family boat.

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Boats + Gear

Our Guide to Buying Your First Fishing Boat

Aug 4, 2020

From your favorite species to catch to your experience level, these are the things you should consider when buying your first fishing boat.

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Do you need a license to drive a boat in Texas?

Jun 26, 2020

Boat operators who were born after September 1st 1993 are required to obtain a Texas Boater Education Card, commonly called a boating license, to legally operate:

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