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...
Are you still unsure of what to give to the boater in your life this holiday season? Boaters are passionate about their favorite pastime, so if you give them a gift that makes boating more fun, easier or safer, they are sure to love it! Today I am sharing...
What could be better than spending a day on a boat, soaking in the sun, riding the waves, lazing around on a lake or fishing to your heart’s content? Spending the night on your boat of course! Boat camping combines the excitement of camping and boating into one and...
As the winter sets in and the lake starts to freeze over, the season for ice fishing is just beginning! Ice fishing is one of the most enjoyable and inexpensive winter activities. It is a perfect activity for everyone, from anglers who are just starting out to the most...
Winter is coming…. We all know the winter months can bring brutal temperatures and extensive periods of ice cover. As lakefront homeowners, there are a few extra steps you should be taking to ensure the protection of your boat and dock. Did you know that when a boat that...
If you’ve always dreamed about living on a boat, a houseboat may be your dream come true! A houseboat is simply a barge or a boat that has been modified to be used primarily as a boat. Buying a houseboat can be a big decision. Here are some things...
Although we should practice gratitude year-round, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect a little deeper on the things we appreciate. With a year like 2020, boat owners especially have a lot to be thankful for! If you’re hosting Thanksgiving, why not take your guests out for a dinner boat...
Boating is a popular activity to do all throughout the United States. Boaters ply the waters from Miami to Maine, the Gulf to the Puget Sound, from San Diego to Sag Harbor and from the Great Lakes to the 10,000 Lakes. When the weather starts to turn cold, many...
While falling leaves blanket the ground during autumn with shades of maroon and gold, they are also polluting lakes and rivers. When leaves fall to the ground, they decompose and replenish the soil with nutrients and organic matter. What happens to leaves when there is no soil to land...
The end of summer marks the unofficial end of the peak algae bloom seasons. Although warmer states like California and Florida experience outbreaks all year long, most of the country’s outbreaks stop when the weather turns cold. What is an algae outbreak? Blue-green algae outbreaks occur when excess nutrients...