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The Hottest Watersports Trends for 2026 (And How to Try Them Without Owning a Boat)
· Mar 1, 2026 · Updated Mar 27, 2026 Watersports, particularly tow sports are having a major moment. From high-speed tubing to precision waterskiing and next-level wakeboarding, the newest gear makes getting out on the water more accessible, safer, [...]
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Hooked on Reel Life: Boatsetter Launches Limited Edition Fishing Gear Drop with Plano Outdoors
· Feb 25, 2026 This spring break, ditch the indoors and gear up with a “Hooked on Reel Life” limited edition gear drop built for anglers and adventurers. Inspired by real fishing stories and [...]
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The Complete Guide to Black Yacht Weekend in Chicago
· Feb 17, 2026 Every summer, Chicago transforms into a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and luxury on the water during Black Yacht Weekend. Centered along the shores of Lake Michigan over Juneteenth weekend, [...]
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Spring Break Fishing in the Florida Keys — A Comprehensive Report
· Feb 13, 2026 · Updated Feb 18, 2026 As the Spring Break season approaches, the Florida Keys stand out as a top destination for fishing enthusiasts and vacation-goers alike. With the Key West International Airport welcoming over 1 [...]
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The Cultural Power of Gasparilla and the People Who Keep It Alive
· Jan 23, 2026 · Updated Jan 26, 2026 A Boatsetter x Visit Tampa Bay Partnership Every January, something remarkable happens in Tampa Bay. A pirate ship sails into downtown Tampa, cannons fire, and an entire city transforms. But [...]
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The Complete Guide to Sailing
· Jan 14, 2026 · Updated Feb 18, 2026 The engine cuts. The sails fill. For a few seconds, there’s just wind and the sound of water moving past the hull. That’s when everything shifts. Voices quiet. Phones stay [...]
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Boatsetter and Getmyboat Announce Merger, Forming a Powerhouse Marketplace for Boat Rentals & On-the-Water Adventure
· Dec 18, 2025 · Updated Jan 12, 2026 Miami, FL – Today, Boatsetter and Getmyboat, two category experts in boat sharing and on-the-water experiences, announced their merger and the formation of a new combined entity. As demand for [...]
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A Boater’s Guide to the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
· Dec 1, 2025 When and Where The Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights takes place Saturday December 6, 2025. Festivities run from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the parade begins at 5:30 [...]
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A Boater’s Guide to the Charleston Holiday Parade of Boats
· Dec 1, 2025 When and Where The Charleston Holiday Parade of Boats takes place Saturday December 13, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Parade Route The flotilla travels from the Cooper River through Charleston [...]
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A Boater’s Guide to the Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks
· Dec 1, 2025 When and Where The Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade is scheduled for Saturday December 13, 2025, beginning around 6:00 p.m. Fireworks typically follow at approximately 7:15 p.m. Parade Route The procession [...]
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A Boater’s Guide to the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
· Dec 1, 2025 When and Where The 55th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights takes place Sunday December 14 and Sunday December 21, 2025. The procession begins at 5:30 p.m. Parade Route [...]
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A Boater’s Guide to the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
· Dec 1, 2025 When and Where The 117th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade runs from Wednesday December 17 through Sunday December 21, 2025. Boats begin departing around 6:30 p.m. from the east end [...]
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