Now that you have purchased your dream lake home, it’s a perfect opportunity to get a boat! Whether you are novice boater or a self proclaimed “captain of the seas”, attending a boat show is perfect for those who love being out on the water. They’re also a fantastic...
Tips For Boating into the Fall on Your Lake!
Fall is finally upon us and while you may be sad to see the summer boating season go, boating in the fall has many advantages! There is still so much to enjoy from your lakefront house! Fewer people are on the water and temperatures are a bit cooler, giving...
Tips for Building a Boathouse at Your Lakefront Property
Adding a boathouse at your lakefront property is a great addition to your home! Having a boathouse makes for a great place for storage to keep your vessel safe and can double for a great place to host events or have a place to relax by the lake! Here...
Can You Shrink Wrap Your Own Lake Boat?
When you need to store your boat for the winter or ship it to a new location, you can use marine shrink wrap to keep it in top condition so you can enjoy lakefront living on your boat as soon as the weather permits. A tight layer of shrink...
Wakefoil Beginners Guide- How to Get Started
Wakefoiling is a new sport that is taking over lakes! But what is Wakefoiling and how do you get started? Wakefoiling was invented in the sixties when aeronautical engineer Bob Woodward came up with hydrofoil water skis in order to eliminate drag and glide over the water with more smoothness...
Choosing The Best Gas Fireplace for Your Lake House
Buying a new fireplace is an extremely individualized experience that adds an element of coziness to your space. Your fireplace should reflect your design sensibilities, your home’s personality, and your individual needs. The fireplace buying experience should reflect this, and provide a customized, individual experience. There are many different...
Tips For Boating in Shallow Lake Water
Boating in shallow lake water can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing… follow these cruising tips for shallow water boats to make sure you don’t end up beached. Reading the water– Watch for wind ripples, breaking waves or current edges to indicate a transition to shallow...
Tips For Starting Kids Fishing on the Lake
Buying a lakefront home allows your kids to childhood full of fun memories of summer days. Fishing is an excellent hobby that gets your children outside and engaging with nature. However, getting your kids into fishing can be a tricky experience. Below are a few tips to make it...
10 Tips for Attending a Concert by Boat
If you love the water and you love listening to live music, nothing could be better than attending a concert by boat. Attending a concert by boat is a unique way to listen to live tunes, and it’s so much fun that we named it one of the top summer...
How to Read a Nautical Chart for Larger Lakes
There is nothing like taking your boat out to explore new lakes! But you must know how to read a nautical chart in order to operate safely. Nautical charts are maps used in navigating bodies of water. They provide information on depths, dangers, harbors, bridges, and aids to navigation...