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
From gently flowing streams with glass-like conditions to swift-moving currents and Class II rapids, Florida’s rivers and tributaries flow along wide shorelines, grassy marshes and forests filled with cypress, live oak and tupelo trees. These rivers provide recreation, natural scenery and transportation whether they’re heading to the Atlantic,
Between rivers, lakes and natural springs, Florida’s inland waterways offer just as much in the way of aquatic recreation as its Gulf and Atlantic destinations, but without the salt (for the most part). Natural springs offer a unique and scenic way to cool off on a hot Florida day.
While we tend to gravitate to Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf coasts, the inland areas can often get overlooked. Florida’s inland lakes and waterways provide recreation, navigation (via outflowing rivers) and excellent angling. In fact, the World Fishing Network lists several of them on its top 10 list of
Between wind and current, other boats and on-shore spectators, docking a boat has to be one of the most stressful parts of the boating life. But, dock you must. If we could always pull up next to a long open pier (with no other boats in sight) what a wonderful
Freedom, relaxation and outdoor recreation with family and friends are just a few of the reasons we boaters enjoy the sport. From fishing, diving and snorkeling to swimming, sunning and sightseeing, life is just better from the bow of a boat. I’ve said this before (and I’ll likely