High seas adventures like deep sea fishing, reef diving and snorkeling and traveling by boat from Florida to the Bahamas are just a few of the reasons many of us own boats. These activities are all done in saltwater and, while fun and thrilling for people, can be a beast
With an area of 423 square miles, Grand Bahama is the fifth largest island in the Bahamas. It’s the northernmost island in the chain and features a wide array of beaches, reefs and natural attractions. Whether you’re staying at a hotel, a resort marina or a private boat
Since it spends the majority of its time under the water, it’s easy to forget all about your boat’s propeller (until you walk into it while the boat’s tied up at the sandbar, but that’s a story for another time). However, the propeller is probably one
Whether you’re into snorkeling, diving, underwater photography or spearfishing, you’ll find a wide variety of wrecks, reefs and walls located throughout the waters of the Bahamas. Angelfish, sea turtles, manta rays and all sorts of colorful coral, sponges and swaying plant life make up this intriguing underwater world
Tampa’s West Coast location makes it the perfect anchorage to explore the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. From Clearwater to St. Pete Beach, the area has a variety of wrecks and artificial reefs for divers and snorkelers to explore. A private boat slip on Tampa Bay, the
Have you been thinking about buying a boat? Maybe you’ve spent the day out on a friend’s boat? That’s typically how most boaters contract the very contagious boating bug. Visiting a local boat show or walking the docks after dining at your favorite waterside restaurant are other
Between things like gas vs. diesel, sail vs. power or cabin cruiser vs. center console, there’s a lot of decision making to be done in boating. Then there’s the conflict of whether to go with marina storage, a private boat slip rental or a high and dry. We’
Part of Florida’s southeastern Atlantic Ocean “Treasure Coast,” sunny Vero Beach offers a wide variety of things to see and do along its lagoons, bays and barrier islands. This quiet coastal town is located between Fort Pierce and Palm Bay. Along with fishing and watersports, Vero Beach has gardens,
Jacksonville, located in northeast Florida near the Georgia border, is one of the largest cities in the Sunshine State. It’s home to the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, the Gator Bowl and a wide variety of beaches, attractions, dock and dine restarants, and outdoor recreation along the Atlantic Ocean, ICW,
Nicknamed the “Western Gate to the Sunshine State,” Pensacola is famous for Naval aviation and the emerald waters and white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. In fact, its other nickname is the Emerald Coast. If your boat dock rental is anywhere in the area, you can certainly attest
A wise crab once sang “Life is sweet here … We got the beat here … Under the sea …” And he would be correct. From sea turtles, tropical fish and moray eels to colorful coral, swaying anemones and graceful stingrays, there are so many things to see under the sea. Miami’s
Sunshine, fresh air and wide-open spaces are the perfect ingredients to shake off the blues and boredom of quarantines and social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic. With so many activities no longer allowed, or very restricted, you may be wondering if you can still sail into the sunset or