It’s vital to know where you are on the water and to be able to contact help if needed. For communication and accurate navigation, as well as safety purposes in the event of an accident or running aground, this is where GPS and VHF radios come into play. So,
Whether you’re on a sailboat, motor yacht or personal watercraft, accidents can happen on the lake, the ocean or cruising down the river. Don’t let things like speeding, equipment failure, operator inattention or alcohol (some of the most common causes of boating accidents, by the way) ruin an
Located between Vero Beach to the north and Pompano Beach to the south, Stuart is known as the Sailfish Capital of the World (an official title dating to 1957). Anglers come from all over to reel in sailfish, wahoo, blue marlin and yellowfin tuna. Along with the salt and sand
Located about 30 miles north of the Tampa bay area, and about an hour south of Homosassa, Tarpon Springs is one of those small Florida towns that doesn’t get mentioned nearly as much as it deserves. Greek sponge divers settled here in the early 1900s and built up the
A water filtration system is an important thing to have whether it’s on a liveaboard boat or a day cruiser. It provides clean and safe water for drinking and cooking as well as that morning cup of coffee or tea at the private boat dock rental. Plus, you won’
Today, we’re going to talk about float plans. No, we don’t mean your weekend goal of lounging on a plastic tube at the lake all day. We’re talking about keeping a detailed list (itinerary, if you will) of all the when, where, who and what aspects of
Whether it’s deep-sea fishing charters, snorkeling and diving adventuress or just enjoying the tropical scenery of palm trees and crystal clear water, a day on the Florida Keys waterways is a trip to paradise. All this activity is bound to make a person hungry for some good seafood,
Located along Virginia's Eastern Shore, between Newport News and Corolla, North Carolina, Virginia Beach features a sandy shoreline filled with all sorts of water and land-based activities. From watersports, dolphin and whale-watching tours and charter fishing trips to museums, aquariums and local attractions, there’s a
Every year hundreds of boaters leave U.S. waters in search of the tropical waves, stunning sunsets and friendly locals of the Bahamas. Add in palm trees, mojitos and daiquiris, colonial architecture and diving, snorkeling and swimming among shipwrecks and underwater statues, and you’ve got the setting for a
Located in southern Connecticut, between Greenwich and Norwalk, Stamford has a rich maritime history that carries on today with yachting, distance racing and offshore events. The city sits along Stamford Harbor and Long Island Sound where visitors can enjoy the perks of yacht clubs, marinas and private boat docks for
Your boat trailer is your best friend when it comes to transporting your boat from home to a marina or private boat slip rental and launching and retrieving at the ramp. A boat trailer can handle a little rust, but if the tires are flat, cracked or otherwise impaired, you’
Located south of San Antonio and just across the causeway from Padre and Mustang Islands, Corpus Christi sits on a beautiful slice of land along the Gulf of Mexico. Corpus Christi Bay and Nueces Bay add to the water-based activities and private boat dock rentals that can be found