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 […]
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Four Great Wakesurfing Tips
Tips to help first-time wakesurfers get stoked. By Charles Plueddeman, Boating Magazine: My demo session with the WT-1 was also my first chance to try wakesurfing. Here’s what I learned. Don’t Use Ben Dorton’s Board It was like trying to ride a cafeteria tray. It’s only 3 feet 6 inches long with triple fins and […]
Tips for Taking Your Dog Boating
If you enjoy boating, there’s no reason not to take your dog with you. After all, dogs love going places with their owners. Safety is important on a boat and it is especially important if you take your dog along with you. Here are some tips that will make your day on the lake safe […]
21 Best Towable Tubes for Kids
May 26, 2015 by Jim Harmer, Pontoon Guide Kids love few things more than getting flipped around the lake on a tube, but having the wrong tube can be a very negative experience for kids. I first started my kids out on a traditional donut-shaped tube that required them to lie down on their stomachs […]
Top 10 Pontoon Boats for Your Lake Home
If you are in the market for new pontoon boats, there is a good chance one of these top 10 will fit the bill. By Jeff Hemmel, for Boats.com, January 20, 2013 When it comes to pontoon boats, many people still think of a stodgy, slow-putt-around-the-lake. Made for entertaining, yes, but more like cocktail hour than rockin’ house […]
Two Highly Recommended Lake Tours
If owning your own boat is still on your wish list, there are other ways to get out on the water and experience the lakefront lifestyle. Here are two highly recommended lake tours: 1. Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. Take a 2.5 Hour Scenic Cruise for a $75 Family Rate aboard the M/S Mount Washington! (Kids under […]
Five Boat Products With Corny Names That Actually Work
March 11, 2015 By Gary Reich, Boat Trader, Water Blogged Ever buy a ShamWow only to find out that it didn’t have much “wow” factor? What about the Ginsu knife? And let’s not even get into Dump Dinners. Those wacky products and ideas you see advertised on late-night television are often disappointing. Well, the boating […]
Don’t Let Your Boat Drift Away – Tie it up Right!
by David Bryant, Anchoring.com Tying up your boat to a dock is an essential skill that any boater needs to know. Thankfully, it is an easy skill to master. When docking your boat at your lakefront property, you want to ensure two things: the boat remains relatively tight to the dock, and it does not […]
Water Tubing Tips: Which Tubes are Best for Your Family?
While wakeboarding may get the TV coverage on ESPN2, most boaters in America are towing tubes for family fun. Suitable for all members of the family, tubes are among the most popular types of towables on the market today for those enjoying the lakefront lifestyle. They’re available in a wide range of shapes and sizes, […]
Family Friendly Tow Toys For Your Pontoon Boat
Tow toys everyone in the family can enjoy. By Dan Armitage , Boating Magazine As the unofficial final weekend of the summer boating season in my parts, on Labor Day I often find myself hosting the neighborhood kids and their parents for a day of watersports aboard the family pontoon. Such was the case earlier this month, […]