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4 Best Sanibel Island Restaurants on the Water
· Feb 14, 2023 Sanibel Island is known as the best shelling beach in the world. Between unmatched sunrise and sunset views, sea turtle nests, and fun activities like kayaking, biking, and wildlife preserves, [...]
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Beaching a Boat: How to Anchor on a Sandbar
Knowing how to anchor a boat at the beach will come in handy when the desire strikes to laze near the shore of a deserted beach or join a sandbar [...]
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Destin, FL Boating Guide: Everything You Need to Know
· Feb 13, 2023 If you want a great summer near the water, consider boating in Destin, Florida, a beautiful coastal town with simmering waters. If you are planning on driving the boat in Destin, [...]
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Romantic Boat Ride in Fort Lauderdale
· Feb 13, 2023 Fort Lauderdale is a beautiful city with its Venice-like waterways and pristine beaches; you can’t go wrong setting your romantic boat ride here. We’ve got various love boats for you [...]
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Caladesi Island Boating Guide: Everything You Need to Know
· Feb 13, 2023 Nestled just off the coast of Clearwater Beach in Florida, you’ll find Caladesi Island, a picturesque barrier island perfect for boaters and water travelers. Check out our Caladesi Island Boating [...]
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7 Tips for Planning Date Night on a Boat
Sure, you can go to a restaurant that’s packed with other couples, where you feel rushed through the main course because there’s another seating scheduled to start in an hour. [...]
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What is Deep Sea Fishing? Understanding the Basics
Deep Sea fishing captivates the imagination of countless anglers, and it’s no wonder why — when you’re out in the ocean miles from land, there’s no telling what sort of [...]
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African American Sailors & Anglers Throughout History
· Feb 1, 2023 · Updated Feb 14, 2023 African American sailors and anglers have made a mark on history, and many who did also made their mark on the crews with whom they served. The feats they accomplished, [...]
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4 Tips for Completing the Check-In Check-Out Process with Your Boat Renters
· Jan 19, 2023 · Updated Feb 14, 2023 If you’re a Florida boat owner (or rental operator), you may have heard about the latest boating law: the Boating Safety Act of 2022 (SB606). If you haven’t, take a [...]
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5 Best Ocean Boats
When it comes to figuring out what type of craft is considered a top ocean boat, it’s important to always remember that ocean conditions vary widely and there will never [...]
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Yacht Week: A Beginner’s Guide
If you could sail, swim, and celebrate on repeat each day for a week until you’re happily exhausted, you’d do it, wouldn’t you? Well, boating has just the event for [...]
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5 Best Cocoa Beach Waterfront Restaurants
· Jan 17, 2023 · Updated Jun 27, 2024 About an hour east of Orlando lies Cocoa Beach, Florida. This pocket of paradise is a unique destination for surfing, sports, and sun-kissed fun. Before you’re ready to dock and [...]
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