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
Part of southwest Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands, Marco Island offers a resort-like ambiance for fishing, boating, shopping, sightseeing and just lounging on the beach. The Paradise Coast, as the region is commonly called, is a nature lovers dream destination with the Gulf on one side and mangroves on the
Whether your private boat slip rental is in New England, New Orleans or the Florida Keys, coastal locations provide the chance to visit historic ships and experience the nautical past of a location. There are even some ships that offer sunset cruises and overnight excursions. Let’s get going … battleships,
Lighthouses are a great way to get a bird’s eye view of an area. Unfortunately, a lot of lighthouses in the Florida Keys are of the skeletal variety and are located off the coast on the reef (hence, they can’t be climbed). Fortunately, that’s not to say
Florida’s West Coast and Panhandle lighthouses stand watch over the sapphire blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. These historic beacons feature all shapes and sizes, from traditional conical towers to quaint square dwellings and skeletal pyramids. If you are renting a dock slip anywhere near Pensacola, Sanibel or
Florida’s East Coast has a nautical history involving shipwrecks, trade routes and treasure-seeking explorers. Lighthouses have lit the way for decades (and in some cases, centuries). If you are renting a dock or slip anywhere near St. Augustine, Cape Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale or Miami, look them up the next
Have you ever noticed those colorful squares, triangles and pennants waving in the wind on sailboat masts and boat sterns? While pretty at a boat slip rental or on the water, they’re more than just an aquatic adornment. Developed in the 1800s, the nautical flag system is known as
The Florida Keys are the closest you can get to the Caribbean without a passport. Colorful fish, sea turtles, unique plant life and various types of coral formations make the area popular for diving and snorkeling. That crystal-clear water is just an added bonus. A protected coral reef region, the
If you’re a boater, chances are, you love the water. That’s probably the reason you bought a boat in the first place, right? There’s nothing like that feeling of wind in your face as you’re sailing through beautiful blue waves. But, to quote movie uncles, with