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Lifestyle

5 Ways to Make Your Kids Fall in Love With Boating

March 3, 2022
3 min read

Boating as an adult is fun and exciting. Want to know what’s more fun and exciting? Sharing that fun and excitement with your kids! Boating as a child creates some amazing and adventurous memories and these can help encourage your kids to fall in love with boating, just like you! If you’re looking for ways to encourage your kids to…

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Lifestyle

What You Need to Know About Fishing in Alberta

Feb 10, 2022

Planning a fishing trip is pretty much the best thing… ever. Honestly, what in the world is better than a great boating day, out on the water with a fishing…

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Coast-to-Coast, Lifestyle

Our Guide to Boating in Texas

Jan 13, 2022

In the Lone Star State, being out on the water is a part of life year-round. With thousands of lakes, hundreds of miles of coastline and sunny weather most days…

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Coast-to-Coast, Lifestyle

Boating on Big Bear Lake

Dec 30, 2021

Our guide to boating, fishing and having fun on one of California’s best lakes. Just 100 miles north of Los Angeles, California’s Big Bear Lake — known as the jewel of…

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Lifestyle

Top 10 Gifts for the Boater on Your List

Dec 13, 2021

It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time to start wondering what on earth you’re going to gift your friends and family. Luckily, we have you covered with the perfect…

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Lifestyle

5 Activities for the Boating Off-Season

December 9, 2021
3 min read

If you’ve felt the post-boating-season blues, we get it — because we’ve felt it too. However, there are tons of fun (and productive) things you can do in the boating off-season that might just make your next boating season even better. It’s true, there is simply no feeling as wonderful as a day out on the boat, wind in your…

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Lifestyle

Our Beginners Guide to Ice Fishing

Dec 2, 2021

If you live in a cold climate, you know the heart-breaking feeling of the last boat ride of the summer. Once the boat’s been tied up and covered, there’s usually…

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4 min read
Lifestyle

The Best Places to Fish in California

Jun 26, 2020

Between it’s coastal waters and freshwater lakes, the varied landscape and waterways in the Golden State create a paradise for anglers looking to add to their bucket list.

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Boating Safety, Lifestyle, Watersports

Having Fun on the Water During COVID-19: Watersports!

Jun 22, 2020

We all still love having fun boat days, but safety is key this summer. We love summer. When you think about it, what’s possibly better than a day out on…

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Boating Safety, Lifestyle

Having Fun on the Water During COVID-19: Fishing & Socializing

Jun 22, 2020

Fishing with friends can be such a great part of summer, but everyone needs to consider how they will stay safe while fishing during Coronavirus.  We know and understand the…

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