With over 8,000 miles of shoreline and 7,000 lakes calling the state home, boating in Florida is one of the most enjoyable things you can do. From splashing around in the ocean waves to air boating around the Everglades, the Sunshine State has some of the most stunning waterways you’ll ever see. Boating in Florida will give you some of the…
Our guide to boating, fishing and having fun on one of Florida’s best lakes. In a state with thousands of lakes, it’s obvious that Florida is one of the best…
The Sunshine State loves to have fun, both on and off the water. With commercials and country songs that sing about the joy of cracking a cold one on the…
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,…
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…
Protecting Florida’s Manatees
Florida’s Manatees Florida’s manatees are large aquatic mammals which are recognizable from their thick, gray wrinkled skin. They can be found in fresh, brackish and salt water throughout Florida, including navigable canals. They’ve even been know to get through lock systems to move further up river and into canal systems. Manatees can be slow moving creatures, spending most of their…
All boats in Florida are required to carry a Coast Guard-approved life jacket for each person aboard the boat. Additionally, boats 16 feet in length or greater must also carry a…
Laws in regards to boat safety equipment requirements vary depending on the state you’re boating in and the size of boat you’re operating. Minimum Florida Boat Safety Equipment Requirements In…
When it comes to a boater’s paradise, you don’t need to look any further than the sunshine state of Florida. With the second-longest coastline in the U.S.A, Florida boasts 1,350…