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What Information Should Be Included on a Float Plan?
Just like a pilot files a flight plan, boaters file float plans. If you’re new to boating, a float plan may sound unfamiliar, but it’s essential and easy to make. [...]
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Top 6 Best Beaches Near Dallas
· Aug 8, 2022 · Updated Aug 22, 2022 Dallas beaches offer the best sun, sand, and water in the Lone Star State. Every Texan beach has something unique to offer. Whether you’re looking for a spot for your [...]
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Dock and Dine Basics: Seven Tips for Success
Dock and dine experiences are a must-do for any boater. Not only is it great fun to arrive at a restaurant by the water, but it’s also usually an afternoon [...]
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Boatsetter’s August (2022) Photo Contest: Boat Owner Edition
· Aug 4, 2022 · Updated Aug 5, 2022 Without your furry first mate, boating just wouldn’t be the same. That’s why this month’s photo contest is for the dogs! Boat owner’s on the Boatsetter platform can now submit [...]
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Fishing in Fort Worth, TX Guide
Thanks in no small part to the winding forks of the Trinity River system and the many reservoirs it feeds, there are awesome Fort Worth fishing spots within a few [...]
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Fishing in Savannah, GA Guide
Fishing in Savannah, GA offers anglers nearly endless opportunities — especially if they rent a boat in Savannah or enlist the help of fishing charters. The city itself is surrounded [...]
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Lakes Near New York City
· Aug 2, 2022 · Updated Nov 12, 2025 Just a short drive from Manhattan, some of New York’s most scenic lakes offer a refreshing contrast to city-life. Whether you’re planning a day trip, a weekend escape, or simply [...]
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Fun Things to Do Around Lake Austin
· Aug 2, 2022 Lake Austin is a 1,600-acre manmade lake that sits on the Colorado River. This gargantuan lake gives visitors and locals a whirlwind of adventure, exploration, and fun. No matter what [...]
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Boating in Austin, Texas
· Aug 2, 2022 · Updated Oct 31, 2024 Austin, Texas, is the world’s live music capital and is also known as a foodie’s paradise. WalletHub recently ranked it as the fifth best food-scene-city in the United States. Austin’s [...]
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Best Lakes in Texas for Boating
· Aug 2, 2022 · Updated Jul 12, 2024 With 7,000 lakes in Texas, visitors (and locals) here have a water world to explore by boat. With so many lakes to choose from, it can be hard to decide [...]
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Boat Buying Guide: Buying a New or Used Boat?
So you’re looking to buy a boat but don’t know if you should buy a brand new boat or a pre-owned boat. A decision as big as this one deserves [...]
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Clean Lake Union: Practical, Natural Solutions | #MindYourWake Series
Mark Grey was sitting in his office in Seattle when he saw something in the water in the marina right outside his window. It was an oil slick. “We really [...]
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