The Great Loop is a circumnavigation of the eastern U.S., and part of Canada. The route includes the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, the New York State Canals, the Canadian Canals, the Great Lakes, the inland rivers, and the Gulf of Mexico. “Loopers” take on this adventure of a lifetime aboard...
Memorial Day weekend is the last weekend in May and is known as the unofficial kickoff to summer! Memorial Day weekend usually brings warm weather and lake activity starts up again after a long winter. After this weekend, the lake roars with boaters especially during the fourth of July,...
The best floating water mats for 2021 are a ton of fun while you are on the lake or the river. Sometimes called water islands, water platforms, water lounges, floating docks, patio docks, water pads, or lily pad floats, you can tie them up to your boat at the...
You may not feel completely ready to choose a boat even after shopping around… you might need to wait to pull the trigger because of economic factors, or maybe you just think easing your way into the boating lifestyle is a smart move—whatever the reason, boat clubs offer an...
Towing a boat can be very difficult, especially for beginners. Towing a boat on a trailer will change the way any vehicle handles so it is important to read up on tips before hauling your boat to the next family vacation…. Stay Within Your Limits: You must review the...
Nautical charts are an important navigation tool, even for the lake you live on. A nautical chart helps you figure out which way to go, how deep the water is, and the location of harbors. You will also know about underwater obstructions that may not be visible and overhead...
Walk into a boat accessories and supply store like West Marine, and you’ll be surrounded by aisle after aisle of awesome gear and gadgets for the upcoming boating season on your lakefront home. So many, in fact, that it can be hard to choose which toys and goodies are...
Buying a pontoon boat is very exciting because you’re quite literally buying a lifetime of memories and fun! But the initial cost as well as the upkeep can be extremely nerve wracking… Today’s blog post is all about breaking down the cost to own and run a pontoon boat...
Who says boaters on the coasts get to have all the fun? America is a big place, and it’s filled with some mighty big and beautiful lakes for cruising, fishing, watersports and sightseeing. Here’s a look at 10 of the best lakes in the United States for boaters… Lake Tahoe This freshwater lake,...
You don’t have to travel to Seattle to attend one of the largest boat shows in the nation featuring boat tours, exhibitors, seminars and live chats. Ongoing COVID restrictions are preventing the Seattle Boat Show from being held in person in January 2021, but are not preventing the Northwest...