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Boatsetter’s Top 5 United States Holiday Boat Parades

Kristen Rogers · Dec 10, 2018 · Updated Jun 9, 2022

Most people are well aware of all the holiday parades that take place down the Main Street of nearly every town in America. However, not everyone may know that there [...]

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5 Reasons to Visit The Hidden Gem of the Caribbean: Tortola

Kristen Rogers · Dec 6, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

The largest of the British Virgin Islands, Tortola could be considered one of the best sailing destinations in all of the Caribbean. The weather is balmy all year long, and [...]

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6 St. Barts Beaches You Need to Explore by Boat in 2019

Kristen Rogers · Nov 29, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

One of the best things about the island of St. Barts is that you don’t have to get off the water to enjoy its beauty and partake in the scene. [...]

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A Weekend in Anguilla: Your Perfect Two-Day Itinerary

Kristen Rogers · Nov 22, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

Anguilla is a bit of a hidden gem as far as Caribbean islands go as it often seems to get forgotten by celebrities, jet-setters, and tourists. Just East of Puerto [...]

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Boatsetter’s Caribbean Boating Adventure Itinerary

Kristen Rogers · Nov 14, 2018 · Updated Nov 27, 2023

Are you ready to go on a boating adventure? If so, this is the itinerary for you. Boatsetter will take you on the ultimate adventure from Miami through the Exumas [...]

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5 Reasons You Need to Island Hop the Caribbean this Fall

Kristen Rogers · Nov 12, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

Obviously, there is no wrong way to do a Caribbean vacation because any time spent among the white sandy beaches and azure waters is time well spent. However, if it [...]

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5 Ways to Boat Around West Palm Beach Like a Local

Kristen Rogers · Nov 12, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

If you are ready to explore over 125 miles of waterways in the West Palm Beach area, you are in for a treat. You can explore the waterways by traveling [...]

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Your Guide to the Perfect Fort Lauderdale Staycation

Kristen Rogers · Nov 8, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

There is no rule that says you have to spend your vacation days jet-setting off around the world, and let’s face it sometimes an elaborate vacation can be exhausting. You [...]

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Sailing Fanatics! Red Bull Foiling Generation is Back

Mariah Hoefle · Nov 5, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

After a yearlong break, the globe’s top youth sailing competition is back! Red Bull Foiling Generation is the world’s most physically demanding youth hydrofoil race- and this year the United [...]

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2020 Fort Lauderdale Boatshow

Why You Need to Attend the 2020 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Kristen Rogers · Oct 31, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

Will you be visiting South Florida this fall? Perhaps you’re considering destinations to visit and ports of call to enjoy while you get away from the snows of the north. [...]

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Our 5 Favorite Fall Activities to Enjoy in Lake Tahoe

Kristen Rogers · Oct 25, 2018 · Updated Nov 3, 2023

For most people, the call of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains is strongest during winter and summer – skiing is one of the most iconic activities here, but [...]

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4 Ways to Own a Boat on a Budget

Kristen Rogers · Oct 22, 2018 · Updated Feb 3, 2022

Owning a boat can be costly. Your initial purchase price can be quite high, and then you have a number of other costs – maintenance and storage, insurance, fuel, rods [...]

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