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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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Best surfing spots in LA for every skill level
· Jun 17, 2026 Los Angeles offers world-class waves for everyone from complete beginners to experienced surfers. Whether you're seeking mellow beach breaks, powerful reef points, or the iconic lineups that shaped modern surfing, LA's coastline delivers consistent conditions year-round.
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Newport Beach boat rentals: your guide to renting in 2026
· Jun 17, 2026 Newport Beach offers everything from no-license-required electric boats to luxury yachts with captains — and choosing the right rental depends on your group size, budget, and what you want to do on the water. This guide walks you through pricing, vessel types, booking options, and what to expect when you arrive.
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Wakesurfing at Lake of the Ozarks: A beginner’s guide
· Jun 8, 2026 Lake of the Ozarks offers 54,000 acres of protected coves and calm water — ideal conditions for learning to wakesurf or honing your skills. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced rider looking for your next adventure, this Missouri destination delivers consistent waves and rental options that make the sport accessible from late spring through fall.
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Boater Skip Day in Jacksonville: A floating festival guide
· Jun 8, 2026 If you've searched "Boater Skip Day" and landed on articles about the U.S. Coast Guard's land-based safety observance, you've found the wrong event. Jacksonville's Boater Skip Day is something else entirely — an unofficial, community-driven floating festival that takes over the St. Johns River and surrounding waterways with hundreds (sometimes thousands) of boats, music, and a contagious energy that's hard to describe until you've been in the middle of it.
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Boat rentals in Panama City Beach, Florida: your complete guide
· May 26, 2026 Panama City Beach offers some of the Gulf's best boating—calm bays perfect for families, nearshore fishing grounds, and water clear enough to see dolphins. Whether you're renting a pontoon for the afternoon or booking a fishing charter, knowing what's available, what it costs, and where to go makes the difference between a good day and a great one.
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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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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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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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