5 Things to Know About Pontoon Boats & Why They’re Ideal For Any Boater When it’s time to choose the right kind of boat for your lifestyle, there are several things to consider. It’s important to understand the experience level that is required with certain watercraft as well as affordability and ease of use. By […]
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10 Tips for Boating with Babies and Toddlers
Are you ready to handle a boat while also handling a baby? We’ll tell you all you need to know to keep your little one safe and happy while on-board. By Kim Koditek, Boats.com. With a 13-month old baby in her one arm and the steering wheel in the other, I watched as a new […]
Tritoon vs Pontoon: The Buyer’s Complete Comparison Guide
I was wandering around the lake one morning and there it was in all its glory. By Morgan Adams, BetterBoat.com. A tritoon! The vessel looked different at a glance and then it hit me—this baby has three air tubes instead of two! I watched it glide over the water at my lakefront home as it passed me with […]
10 Tips for Taking Your Dog on a Boat
Most dogs love getting out on the water as much as you and I do—and you wouldn’t leave you best friend stuck on shore every time you left the dock, would you? So the next time you grab your sailing bag or fishing rods and depart from your lake home, also grab the leash and the […]
15 Ways to Make Boating More Fun for Kids
15 Ideas to Make Boating More Fun for Kids. By Jim Harmer, BetterBoat.com. So, you want to bring kids out on the water. And you want to make sure they have a great experience—one that will last a lifetime. That’s a tall order. A fun day of boating can turn sour if you’re not prepared to feed, entertain and […]
Teaching Kids How to Waterski
An expert teacher shows you how to get kids up on waterskis at the cabin Story by Mark R. Johnson ~ Photos by Steve Umland – Original Article by CabinLife.com. “Hit it!” Those two words form one of the most exhilarating and memorable phrases uttered at a lake cabin. For a child, they signal the end […]
10 Ways Boat Trips Are Good For the Soul
Boat trips are just plain good for the soul. The sense of peace and tranquility that can be restored to you while gently rocking on the waves is undeniable. Although, if you need more reasons to take a boat trip, or are trying to convince someone else why a boat trip is well worth the […]
EZ Kayak Launch – Revolutionizing the Way You Kayak
Greater Stability, For Any Ability What’s standing between you and the open water? Inexperience? Cold weather? Remove barriers and launch with confidence anytime with this new EZ Kayak Launch. Using their innovative floating dock design, they’ve engineered a flexible, easy-to-use launch that makes getting into your kayak or canoe quick and simple. No matter if you’re […]
What if You Could Drive Your Car in the Water?
Given that water vehicles continue to be built for civilian use but never truly seem to catch on, you’d think the industry would have died a watery death by now—not so. A new player has emerged: the WaterCar. Actually, the company isn’t that new. It started in 1999 and in 2010 saw a Guinness amphibious […]
Find Your Boating Destination Fast and Easy
If you’re like me, there nothing better than exploring a new lake by boat. But how do you know where to find boating destinations such as launch sites, marinas, docks and restaurants? That’s where Destination Harbor comes in. This dedicated website maximizes a boaters time spent on the water. It offers many exciting destinations for […]