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5 Best Boats for Beginners for 2022
Here’s our best advice for any new prospective boat buyer or owner: Don’t let the boat get in the way of learning how to be a boater. The easiest way [...]
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Fishing in Fort Lauderdale Guide
Anglers of all types flock to Florida for fishing adventure, and fishing in Fort Lauderdale is as much a way of life as it is an activity. It’s no wonder [...]
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Best Beaches on Anna Maria Island to Visit by Boat
· Apr 4, 2022 · Updated Oct 28, 2024 Anna Maria Island, a seven-mile island south of Tampa, features some of the best fishing destinations and most beautiful beaches in the entire world. Located between Long Boat Pass and [...]
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Best Beaches in Cocoa Beach to Visit by Boat
· Apr 1, 2022 · Updated Jun 27, 2024 Cocoa Beach is nestled along Florida’s Space Coast, offering many opportunities to enjoy local attractions, fabulous restaurants, and beautiful Atlantic beaches. Plus, Cocoa Beach is home to a world-famous pier [...]
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Bowriders: What is a Bowrider Boat?
Bowriders are a fun style of boat for the entire family, plus they’re easy to handle, and they can be used for a wide range of activities—which explains why they’re [...]
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Best Siesta Key Beaches to Visit by Boat
· Mar 31, 2022 Siesta Key is nestled on the Gulf of Mexico and is home to many of the nation’s best beach-going experiences. The area features shopping, dining, nightlife, and resorts, including everything [...]
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4 Best Beaches in Panama City Beach to visit by Boat
· Mar 31, 2022 Panama City Beach, Florida is where locals and visitors experience 27 miles of coastline with breathtakingly beautiful beaches. Local beaches are perfect for shell collecting, exploring natural areas, and soaking [...]
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Boating in Charleston, SC: Everything You Need to Know
· Mar 30, 2022 · Updated Nov 3, 2023 Charleston is the largest city in South Carolina and perches nineteen feet above the scenic Atlantic Coast. Here, the tidal Cooper River and Ashley River estuaries converge to create the [...]
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9 Top Concerts and Festivals by the Water for 2022
· Mar 30, 2022 · Updated Jun 12, 2024 Experiencing a concert or festival on the water is a fantastic experience that offers unique entertainment and breathtaking views. Festivals by water include everything from country concerts to art festivals [...]
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Best Restaurants on the Water in Destin, FL
· Mar 29, 2022 · Updated Feb 22, 2023 Destin, Florida, is home to many waterfront restaurants; however, only a handful are easily accessible by boat. The restaurants with docks offer many delicious menu options, live entertainment, happy hour, [...]
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How to Make an Old Boat Look New
· Mar 29, 2022 Over time, boats tend to start looking worn and outdated from the wear and tear of being exposed to the natural elements and the salty ocean waters. However, if you [...]
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Sarasota Boating Guide
· Mar 29, 2022 · Updated Feb 22, 2023 Sarasota is a boater’s paradise, offering access to the subtropical waters of the Gulf of Mexico, where you can discover local pristine beaches. Boating in this area provides a sense [...]
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