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9 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Boaters for 2023
How many of you make a New Year’s resolution only to break it? Boaters are guilty of this, too. Sometimes we set well-intentioned but too-lofty goals; other times, we forget [...]
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4ocean: Ending the Ocean Plastic Crisis | #MindYourWake Series
Twenty-five million pounds of trash is hard to imagine. Yet, it’s the reality according to 4ocean. Specifically, more than 25,407,000 pounds of plastic is what the non-profit organization and its [...]
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Boat Rentals by Owners: What to Expect
The hard truth about boat ownership is that we can’t go boating all the time. Boats just sit unused at the dock for days. Thanks to boat-sharing apps, today you [...]
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3 HOT Snorkeling Spots in St. Pete Beach, Fl
· Nov 30, 2022 · Updated Dec 2, 2022 In 2021, St Pete Beach, Fl landed on TripAdvisor’s Top Beaches in the US list. Needless to say, this resort city is perfect for boaters and beachgoers, and especially for [...]
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5 Marco Island Restaurants on the Water
· Nov 30, 2022 · Updated Mar 29, 2023 Marco Island is one of Southwest Florida’s token gems. Just a short drive down from Naples, you can swim with manatees, hike across beautiful nature preserves, or get kissed by [...]
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10 Waterfront Restaurants in Los Angeles
· Nov 30, 2022 Exploring Los Angeles, especially on a boat, is a must. The culinary scene in Los Angeles is rich and diverse. There’s a good bite for every type of foodie. Not [...]
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Fishing in Sacramento & San Joaquin Valley Guide
Countless Californians love fishing, and anyone from San Francisco to Sacramento who has ever wet a line is likely to find themselves in the Sacramento – San Joaquin Valley Delta [...]
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Puget Soundkeeper Creating Safe & Sound Seattle Waters | #MindYourWake Series
When it comes to engaging everyday citizens in environmental initiatives, Sean Dixon, the executive director of the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, keeps it simple. “There’s no better way to connect somebody [...]
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8 Best Waterfront Restaurants on Lake Norman
· Nov 30, 2022 · Updated Dec 1, 2023 Lake Norman is nestled about 20 miles north of Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the ideal location for a quick getaway. Various charming communities around the lake offer visitors plenty to [...]
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5 Most Affordable Pontoon Boats
· Nov 29, 2022 · Updated Nov 3, 2023 Everyone wants to find affordable pontoon boats, but there’s a big difference between a quality-built boat that’s affordable and one that’s just cheap. Fortunately, plenty of pontoons are on the [...]
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Fishing in Lake Tahoe Guide
If you’re headed for Lake Tahoe and are thinking about renting a fishing boat to enjoy some time angling while you’re there, we have just one thing to say: Do [...]
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Five Best Jet Boats
You’re looking for the best jet boats on the water today? Look no further. If you’re searching for the best jet boats around, we’re not surprised — jet boats are [...]
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