by DiscoverBoating.com Whether you’re buying your first water ski or simply upgrading your current setup, finding the perfect ski for you has never been easier. More than ever before, manufacturers are tailoring their lines to suit the skiing style and ability level of every potential skier out there. As...
Story and photos By Alan Jones | posted on: June 15, 2016, BoatingWorld.com Our kid testers put 15 towable tubes through the wringer so you can find one that’s best for your summer of fun. On the morning of our seventh-annual Boating World Magazine Tube Test, the forecast called...
Learning How to Wakeboard by By Jeff Hemmel Posted May 5, 2016, Boating Magazine The ABCs of wakeboarding and wakeboat driving from our friends at LearnWake. To make it easier for everyone looking to get on board, we focused on four key areas: introducing kids to the sport, learning...
by DiscoverBoating.com So, you want a versatile boat that handles easily, features plenty of seating and storage, and is designed to be able to bring along a big crew? Sounds like you may have already narrowed down your choices to two choices that are among the fastest-growing segments in...
Don’t let the winter layoff spoil your first outing this year Avoid these 4 trailing problems and be ready for a great year on the lake!. By Chris Caswell, Boating World Magazine. BLACK TIRE MARKS THE SCENE: The long, cold winter has finally ended and you’ve hitched up early...
Courtesy of SavvyBoater A pontoon boat is great for fishing, family outings and parties. No longer looking as if they were built for your grandpa and his fishing buddies, today’s pontoon boats offer smooth rides and sleek finishes. The purchase of a pontoon boat can be a significant recreational...
Tips to help first-time wakesurfers get stoked. By Charles Plueddeman, Boating Magazine: My demo session with the WT-1 was also my first chance to try wakesurfing. Here’s what I learned. Don’t Use Ben Dorton’s Board It was like trying to ride a cafeteria tray. It’s only 3 feet 6...
There has been an immense rise in the popularity of the standup paddle boarding for the past few years. One of the major reasons is that it is really fun and easy to learn; also it is entertaining for people of all ages. This low impact paddle boarding helps...
Spring has sprung and for millions of boaters in the U.S. that means it’s time to take their lake boats out of winter storage and put them in the water. For many lakefront homeowners, annual preparation and cleaning projects are necessary rites of spring that help prevent problems that...
The most common considerations when choosing an inflatable kayak include the type of kayaking you plan to do (including solo vs. tandem), ease of transportation, and cost. Type of Kayaking Inflatable kayaks are available in a very wide range of designs, from recreational sit-on-top kayaks to performance oriented sit-in...