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 are some tips before you add […]
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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 and speed. Surf pioneers like Laird […]
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 water. First, scan the water for […]
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 easier… Keep it Fun and Simple– […]
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 lake activities. It’s also quite a […]
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 but nautical charts look a little […]
Tips For Wakesurfing on Your Lake
Wakesurfing is a fun activity to pick up on at your new lakefront home! One of the greatest things about wakesurfing is that the wave is yours—all yours. You don’t need to battle with other surfers for territory or stake your claim to a wave by “dropping in first.” In wakesurfing, you own the wave […]
Inflatable vs. Hard Paddle Board – Which is Best for You?
Paddle boarding can be a fun activity to add to your new lakefront home. Imagine a tranquil morning before all the boaters are out, watching the sunrise from the middle of the lake! But before you go purchase a new lake toy, you need to consider if an inflatable or a hard paddle board is […]
How Sails Work- Sailing in Different Wind Conditions
Creating motion under sail can be exhilarating. The idea that a boat, even a large one, can be moved simply by the force of the wind seems magical but it’s really basic geometry and physics. Although it can take years to learn to sail well, the basics of sailing can be summed up by how […]
Tips For Cooking on Your Lake Boat
Cooking aboard your boat on the lake is much different from preparing a meal in your chefs kitchen… Space is small and water, propane, and electricity may be limited. Here are some tips for cooking on your lake boat… Plan Ahead- Whether you’re heading out for an afternoon cocktail party or a two-week offshore voyage, […]