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Boating in North Dakota

May 14, 2019
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Boating in North Dakota Going boating in North Dakota? A visit to one of North Dakota’s best lakes offers an abundance of opportunities for water lovers. From swimming to tubing, from canoeing to taking scenic adventures along the trails. Here are just a few of the places you should visit by boat. Lake Sakakawea Lake Sakakawea is a 180 mile…

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Boating in Hawaii

May 12, 2019

Going boating in Hawaii? There are six islands to visit in Hawaii: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and the island of Hawaii! Each has its own distinct opportunities for boating…

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Protecting Florida’s Manatees

Apr 10, 2019

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…

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Florida’s Life Jacket Laws and Muffler Requirements

Mar 25, 2019

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…

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Boating in Ohio

Feb 13, 2019

Boating in Ohio Going boating in Ohio? Ohios ‘back yard’ is an awesome playground for outdoor enthusiasts. During the warm weather season, it’s all about the boating! This state boasts…

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Florida Boating Safety Requirements

February 4, 2019
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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 Florida the following minimum boat safety equipment is required on all Class A recreational boats (less than 16 feet in length), canoes and kayaks: One Coast Guard-approved Type I, II…

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Alabama’s Life Jacket/PFD Laws

Jan 31, 2019

Alabama’s Life Jacket laws Every boat operated on Alabama’s waterways is required to carry one wearable (Type I, II, III or V), Coast Guard-approved life jacket or PFD for each…

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Boating in Alaska

Nov 29, 2018

Alaska’s Popular Boating Trips With popular boating and paddling tours located all over the state of Alaska, your on-water activity options are limitless. A few of the best boating lakes…

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Boating in Kansas

Nov 29, 2018

Going boating in Kansas? Kansas the mid-west state that’s so well known for those ruby red shoes. It’s also known for its expansive fields at Tallgrass National Preserve and the many…

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Boating in Indiana

Nov 29, 2018

What’s your favorite way to spend a day on the water in Indiana, the ‘Hoosier state’? Rip up a lake in your wakeboard boat? Glide along the sandy shores of Lake…

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