Boating Basics


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We Bet You Don’t Know These 5 Boating Knots

Boatsetter Team · Mar 8, 2018 · Updated May 20, 2022

Unless you spent some time in the Cub Scouts growing up as a kid, your knowledge of knots is pretty limited. That is, of course, unless you are a sailor. [...]

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4 Things to Expect During a Coast Guard Check

Genevieve Agar · Feb 26, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

The Coast Guard is are our friend. They help us in times of distress and help keep our shores safe from all kinds of things. However, if they choose to [...]

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4 Tips for Trailering your Boat

Boatsetter Team · Jan 13, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

There is nothing more exciting than purchasing a boat. It is our gateway to the sea! Now it’s time to actually get it in there. For first time sailors, getting [...]

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Summer Fashion Guide for the “Boys of Boatsetter!”

Boatsetter Team · Jan 4, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

With summer around the corner, what is a better way to prepare for boating this season than picking out some style essentials for a perfect day on the water! Remember, [...]

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8 Tips for Boating Family Fun with Your Kids

Boatsetter Team · Jan 3, 2018 · Updated Jan 12, 2024

8 Tips for Boating Family Fun on the Water Spending quality time with your kids is one of the most important things you could ever do as a parent. Apart [...]

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5 Tips for Bringing Your Dog Onboard a Boat Rental

Boatsetter Team · Jan 3, 2018 · Updated Jan 14, 2022

Sum up anyone’s most loved things in life and two that would surely rank high on many people’s list would be – boating and dogs. Imagine heading into the deep [...]

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Calm Down People! You don’t need experience to go boating!

Boatsetter Team · Dec 29, 2017 · Updated Jul 31, 2023

This may sound crazy, but you can set sail on yacht even if you don’t know your aft from your stern! Join the ranks of yacht rental enthusiasts who enjoy [...]

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5 Ways Boating Will Make You Happier in 2017

Boatsetter Team · Dec 28, 2017 · Updated Jan 14, 2022

Boating is one of the best things that you can do to add happiness to your life and improve your overall health. So the takeaway? A boat rental can improve [...]

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The What|Where|When On Boaters Knots

Boatsetter Team · Dec 28, 2017 · Updated Jan 14, 2022

There are hundreds of boaters knots waiting to be tied, or so it seems. But we’ll let you in on a little secret: most sailors can get away with learning [...]

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3 Ways Boat Rentals Fix Tech Neck

Boatsetter Team · Dec 28, 2017 · Updated Jul 24, 2023

In today’s digital world, we are always looking down. How many hours do we spend staring down into the screens of our smart phones and electronic devices? There’s even a named [...]

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3 Ways Boat Rentals Boost Your Fun Factor

Boatsetter Team · Dec 26, 2017 · Updated Jan 14, 2022

You just took the plunge and booked a boat rental, and you can’t wait to get on the water. You’ve been especially busy lately, and this mini-vacation allows you to [...]

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Top 10 Tips for Your First Boat Rental

Boatsetter Team · Dec 22, 2017 · Updated Sep 1, 2023

If boating is your goal but you’ve never tried it, these ten tips will get you started. Jump ahead to #1 and you’ll find our most important tip: the best [...]

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