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Coast-to-Coast

Texas Boater Education: What You Need to Know

June 18, 2020
2 min read

In Texas, you’ll need a card to operate certain watercraft if you were born on or after September 1, 1993. If you require certification but you’re not yet certified, you can be accompanied by a legal operator 18 years of age or older.

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BOATsmart! New York Boating Safety Certificate: What You Need to Know

Jun 18, 2020

We have all of the info you need about your New York Boating Safety Certificate (New York Boating License), from reasons to get it and the process to obtain it to age requirements and the phase-in schedule.

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Watersports

Wakeboarding: A Guide for Beginners

Jun 2, 2020

Summer is around the corner, and you’re itching to get out on the water to enjoy those stinking hot days that us Canadians dream about all winter. But this year…

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Boats + Gear

Wakeboarding: A Gear Guide

Jun 2, 2020

Maybe you stumbled upon this article after reading my first blog – Wakeboarding: A Guide For Beginners, or maybe you are just searching the web to find the perfect wakeboard setup….

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Lifestyle

Wakeboarding – Tips and Tricks

Jun 2, 2020

Well, thanks for sticking with me up until this point. I’m back writing again, and this time I am going to give you a few pointers about three of my…

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Lifestyle

Top 5 Reasons to go Boating in Florida

June 2, 2020
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Known for being the boating capital of the US, there’s hundreds of reasons to go boating in Florida. Look past the beautiful waters, massive boats and top-notch fishing, and dive into this list. 1) The Weather – It’s always sunny in Florida! The Sunshine State speaks for itself. If you’re into turquoise waters, boat parties and fantastic fishing, you’re in…

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Boating Safety

New BOATsmart! Course Highlights

Jun 2, 2020

Here at BOATsmart! we like to keep things fresh and relevant; always looking to help our customers optimize their outdoor pursuits, especially on the water. We’ve launched our new platform,…

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Maintenance

Boating DIY Project – What you need to know

Jun 2, 2020

This summer couldn’t be wasted. Not a second of it. Fresh out of a (very) long year of university, I knew I had to make my moments on the water…

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Coast-to-Coast

California Boater Card: What You Need to Know

Jun 1, 2020

It’s officially summertime, and there’s nothing better than being out on the water with a cold drink, sunscreen and your favorite people. But a ticket for operating a boat without…

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Boating Safety, Coast-to-Coast

Boating During Coronavirus: Provincial Regulations & Safety Guidelines

May 13, 2020

Boating is a great way to pass the time, get outdoors and soak in what Canada’s lakes and waterways have to offer. However, given the current world-wide health pandemic many…

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