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Great Outdoor Shift
· Jan 12, 2026 · Updated Jan 13, 2026 After a decade of optimizing, broadcasting, and consuming through screens, people have hit their limit. In 2025, phrases like “brain rot,” “AI slop,” and “touch grass” entered the mainstream lexicon. [...]
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Boatsetter and Getmyboat Announce Merger, Forming a Powerhouse Marketplace for Boat Rentals & On-the-Water Adventure
· Dec 18, 2025 · Updated Jan 12, 2026 Miami, FL – Today, Boatsetter and Getmyboat, two category experts in boat sharing and on-the-water experiences, announced their merger and the formation of a new combined entity. As demand for [...]
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Float, Rally, Repeat: It’s Better On The Water
· Nov 5, 2025 · Updated Nov 14, 2025 Pickleball has officially gone overboard. This season, Boatsetter is turning Miami’s love for the game into something completely new: a floating pickleball experience that blends sport, sunshine, and the energy [...]
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How to Drive a Jet Ski: Beginner’s Guide
· Apr 16, 2026 · Updated Apr 17, 2026 Learn how to drive a jet ski safely with step-by-step instructions. Covers licensing requirements, controls, turning techniques, safety gear, and practice spots.
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Boatsetter Hits the Road in the Florida Keys with One-of-a-Kind ‘Tackle Truck
· Mar 17, 2026 This spring, Boatsetter is leaning into what the data is telling us: people want to be outside, together, and on the water. The Florida Keys and fishing are a natural [...]
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A Fishing-First Road Trip Through the Florida Keys
· Mar 3, 2026 There’s only one road into the Florida Keys, and once you’re on it, you’re hooked. From the moment you leave Miami and merge onto the Overseas Highway, the mainland fades [...]
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The Hottest Watersports Trends for 2026 (And How to Try Them Without Owning a Boat)
· Mar 1, 2026 · Updated Mar 27, 2026 Watersports, particularly tow sports are having a major moment. From high-speed tubing to precision waterskiing and next-level wakeboarding, the newest gear makes getting out on the water more accessible, safer, [...]
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Hooked on Reel Life: Boatsetter Launches Limited Edition Fishing Gear Drop with Plano Outdoors
· Feb 25, 2026 This spring break, ditch the indoors and gear up with a “Hooked on Reel Life” limited edition gear drop built for anglers and adventurers. Inspired by real fishing stories and [...]
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The Complete Guide to Black Yacht Weekend in Chicago
· Feb 17, 2026 Every summer, Chicago transforms into a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and luxury on the water during Black Yacht Weekend. Centered along the shores of Lake Michigan over Juneteenth weekend, [...]
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Spring Break Fishing in the Florida Keys — A Comprehensive Report
· Feb 13, 2026 · Updated Feb 18, 2026 As the Spring Break season approaches, the Florida Keys stand out as a top destination for fishing enthusiasts and vacation-goers alike. With the Key West International Airport welcoming over 1 [...]
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The Cultural Power of Gasparilla and the People Who Keep It Alive
· Jan 23, 2026 · Updated Jan 26, 2026 A Boatsetter x Visit Tampa Bay Partnership Every January, something remarkable happens in Tampa Bay. A pirate ship sails into downtown Tampa, cannons fire, and an entire city transforms. But [...]
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The Complete Guide to Sailing
· Jan 14, 2026 · Updated Feb 18, 2026 The engine cuts. The sails fill. For a few seconds, there’s just wind and the sound of water moving past the hull. That’s when everything shifts. Voices quiet. Phones stay [...]
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A Boater’s Guide to the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
· Dec 1, 2025 When and Where The Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights takes place Saturday December 6, 2025. Festivities run from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the parade begins at 5:30 [...]
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