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How to Sail: A 20-Year Expert Shares How to Begin
For veteran sailor and Captain Jim, sailing isn’t just a skill—it’s a lifelong passion that began with a childhood experiment involving an inflatable raft, two oars, and a beach towel. [...]
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Anchors Down, Toes in the Sand: Florida’s Most Enchanting Sandbars
· Feb 24, 2025 If you crave a day where the horizon stretches endlessly, the water glows a translucent turquoise, and the only footprints in the sand are the ones you leave behind, then [...]
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Florida’s Top 10 Boating Cities for Spring: Newly Released Data from Boatsetter
· Feb 19, 2025 Spring is just around the corner, and Florida’s waterways are calling! As travelers plan their Spring Break and early-season escapes, Boatsetter has analyzed proprietary booking data to highlight the Sunshine [...]
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Top 10 Boating Cities in Texas for Spring: Newly Released Data from Boatsetter
· Feb 19, 2025 Spring boating season is here, and Texas’ lakes and coastal waters are the perfect destinations for adventure. Boatsetter’s latest data reveals the top spots for fishing, relaxing, and enjoying the [...]
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California’s Top 10 Boating Cities for Spring: Newly Released Data from Boatsetter
· Feb 19, 2025 As winter fades and spring emerges, California’s waterways come alive with perfect boating conditions. Leveraging exclusive booking data, Boatsetter unveils the top 8 boating cities in California where warming temperatures, [...]
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Best Places to Explore by Boat this March
· Feb 14, 2025 · Updated Mar 5, 2025 Time to shake off winter and get back on the water. March kicks off with the 98th Bacardi Regatta in Miami, drawing world-class sailors to Biscayne Bay, while along the [...]
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Nature Getaways: 2-Hour Boating Itineraries
· Feb 6, 2025 Nature’s best doesn’t require a full-day commitment. Whether it’s spotting manatees and dolphins in Biscayne Bay, exploring Lake Austin’s hidden coves, or catching gray whales off San Diego’s coast – [...]
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25 Best Places to Explore by Boat this Spring
· Feb 4, 2025 2025’s top travel trend Waterculturalism is transforming how we explore destinations. From guided fishing excursions to guided sailing and beach camping with a boat, water-based activities are at the forefront [...]
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2025 Spring Travel Trends: Waterculturalism, Bravecations, & Travel Dupes
· Feb 3, 2025 · Updated Sep 24, 2025 The California coast, Florida beaches, Washington D.C. peak cherry blossom season, national parks best explored by boat — whether planning a epic boat trip or seeking a Spring Break “travel [...]
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A Look Back on Boatsetter’s 2024 Fishing Trends
As 2025 and the Year of the Explorer kicks off, we took a look back at the major fishing trends that emerged among Boatsetter users in 2024. Overall, fishing bookings [...]
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Coastal Charms: 5 Romantic Seaside Villages to Explore by Boat
· Jan 31, 2025 Whether you’re looking to go on a fun nature photoshoot date in Carmel-by-the-Sea or a group-friendly fishing excursion in John’s Pass Village to make stronger bonds with friends, these charming [...]
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A Day Sailing the Waikiki Coast
We had just left Ala Wai Harbor, sailing on the Ke Ānuenue, when Captain Sam yelled, “Whale! Breach!!” Out on the horizon, a giant splash. “Tail!!” Captain Sam shouts, gleefully. [...]
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