The fast-growing sport of stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is a fun, easy way to go play on the water. With a minimum of equipment, you can paddle anything from ocean surf to lakes and rivers—no waves required. Paddleboarding offers an amazing full body workout and is becoming a favorite cross-training...
Lakefront Living
Lakefront Living – Getting In and Out of a Kayak with Ease!
Getting in and out of a kayak is probably what most beginners fear the most. It can be awkward and challenging but here’s how to do it with ease. The key is keeping your weight low and centered. At the dock – Untie the kayak and keep the line...
Lakefront Living – Luxury Pontoon Boats
Over the last 10 to 15 years, pontoon boats have been a good general purpose cruising platform to explore freshwater lakes and coves. But because of their popularity (highest sales volume of any type of boat), the luxury choices for pontoon boat design and ammenities are over the top! Only the...
Lakefront Living – Deciding Where to Retire
It can be confusing making sense of the many “best places to retire” lists out there. In fact, it’s probably best to eye these lists with extreme skepticism. The way these lists are graded often misses the point: They don’t tell you much about what your life would be...
Lakefront Living – 2013 Boating Buyers Guide App
iPad App: Find the best boat for you with Boating’s 2013 Boat Buyers Guide. Get behind the wheel of more than three dozen of the year’s best runabouts, pontoon boats and fishing boats through expert reviews, editor walkthrough videos, in-depth test data and Retina-quality interactive photo galleries. Once you’ve...
Lakefront Living – Do all Dogs Know How to Swim?
Dogs are born with strong natural instincts, including barking, digging and being totally lovable to humans. Some people also think that swimming is a skill that all dogs naturally have. Why would they call it the “doggie paddle” unless it was something all canines could do? But swimming isn’t...
Lakefront Living – Benefits of Joining a Lake Association
Owning a lakefront property has many advantages. Not only will you be able to wake up next to an idyllic and beautiful nature scene, you can enjoy weekend activities on the water. Another beneficial aspect of buying a lakefront is the ability to join a wonderful lake association. In...
Lakefront Living – The 2013 New England Boat Show
Ahhhh…Boat Show Season…my favorite time of year! Be sure to attend the upcoming 2013 Progressive New England Boat Show, February 16-24 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center to view a wide variety of boats, recreation, and gear for your waterfront property. The show is a great stop for outdoor enthusiasts....
Lakefront Living – Providence Boat Show This Weekend!
The boating season starts here! The 20th Annual Providence Boat Show: Thousands of visitors throughout New England attend the show each year, all looking to see what’s new and exciting for the upcoming boating and fishing season. On display are many makes and models of powerboats and sailboats, plus kayaks, canoes and...
Treat Yourself to a Lakefront Weekend Getaway
Give yourself a break after the hustle of the Holiday Season. Winter is a great time to get out and explore some lakefront vacation spots. Here’s one of my favorites in New Hampshire: Situated in the heart of Meredith, on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, The Inns & Spa at...