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9 Best Lake Havasu Restaurants on the Water
· Jun 24, 2022 · Updated Dec 1, 2023 Lake Havasu, located three hours north of Phoenix, AZ, is a popular destination in Arizona set along the Colorado River, offering boaters many opportunities to explore the area. Many enjoy [...]
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The Best Canyon Lake Water Activities
· Jun 24, 2022 Canyon Lake is located in the mountains an hour east of Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. The construction made this artificial 900-acre reservoir of the Mormon Flat Dam on the Salt [...]
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Lake Havasu Marinas
· Jun 23, 2022 Before outlining the best marinas on Lake Havasu, it is important to understand the unique history of Lake Havasu and why it is such a popular place to go boating. [...]
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At the Helm with Boatsetter Owners: Q&A with Amal Salameh, New York
· Jun 22, 2022 Editor’s Note: Here at Boatsetter, our owners are at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to connect people, and build a community on the water, and we [...]
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7 Best Myrtle Beach Restaurants on the Water (Accessible by Boat)
· Jun 22, 2022 · Updated Jul 22, 2022 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a vacation destination popular among boaters with a 60-mile stretch of natural beauty on South Carolina’s northeastern coast. The area is home to many entertainment, [...]
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Fourth of July Boating Tips: Planning, Safety & Fireworks
The Fourth of July is a great time to come out and celebrate our nation’s birthday on a boat. It’s also a busy weekend for boating! You and your crew [...]
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Fishing in Galveston, Texas Guide
Whether you want to fish the bays or the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Galveston, Texas is the place to be. Whether you love fly fishing, deep sea [...]
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How to Bait a Hook with Shrimp
Shrimp are a great bait for numerous species, and if you’re going to learn how to fish with shrimp you’ll need to know the best way to put them on [...]
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Pre-Departure Boating Checklist: 20 Things to Do Before Leaving the Dock
Ever have that feeling you’ve forgotten something? Take a cue from airplane pilots and make a pre-departure boating checklist for your boat and it could prevent a significant inconvenience or [...]
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7 Tips to Plan the Perfect Boat Vacation or Yacht Rental
Great news: Since Covid-19 pandemic restrictions have lifted across the country, you have more options as to where to travel and what to do while there. You’re not alone. In [...]
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Tying a Boat to a Cleat Using a Cleat Hitch Knot
Learning the cleat hitch knot is a basic but imperative part of boating. There are many knots for boaters that are important to learn, but none can trump the cleat [...]
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The Everglades Foundation: Science First | #MindYourWake Series
Just south of Orlando, Florida, you’ll find the largest subtropical wetland in all of not just the United States, but also North America. Among its fascinating facts, it’s home to [...]
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