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Art Basel Miami: the boater’s guide to the show
· Jul 6, 2026 Art Basel Miami draws the art world to South Florida every December, and some of the best views happen from the water. Here's how to experience the fair, its parties, and its floating art by boat.
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Chicago Air and Water Show 2026: a boater’s guide
· Jul 6, 2026 The Chicago Air and Water Show fills the sky over Lake Michigan every August, and the best seats aren't on the sand—they're on the water. Here's when it happens, who's flying, and how to watch from the deck of a boat.
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Fishing charters in Boynton Beach: a local’s guide
· Jul 1, 2026 Boynton Beach sits closer to the Gulf Stream than almost anywhere else in Florida, which means big offshore fish are a short run from the inlet. Here's how to pick the right charter, what you'll catch, and when to go.
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Boat tours NYC: how to see the city from the water
· Jun 30, 2026 New York looks completely different from the harbor, and a boat tour gets you closer to the Statue of Liberty and the skyline than any sidewalk ever will. Here's how to pick the right tour, where to board, and how to skip the crowded ferries with a private charter instead.
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Miami sightseeing boat tour: what to see on the water
· Jun 30, 2026 The best views of Miami aren't from a rooftop bar—they're from the water, looking back at the skyline with celebrity mansions on one side and the open bay on the other. Here's exactly what you'll see on a Miami sightseeing boat tour, and how to do it on your own terms.
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Wakesurf Lake Norman: a complete guide to riding the wake
· Jun 29, 2026 Lake Norman's wide, deep coves and steady summer traffic make it one of the best places in North Carolina to learn wake surfing. This guide covers where to ride, what it costs, and how to book a wake boat with a local captain who can teach you on the water.
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Boatsetter Now Available on Airbnb Services
· Jun 29, 2026 Airbnb was founded on the idea that where you stay shapes the way you experience a destination. Boatsetter was built on the idea that getting out on the water is [...]
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Wakesurfing on Folsom Lake: a complete guide
· Jun 29, 2026 Folsom Lake sits 30 minutes northeast of Sacramento, and its wide, glassy mornings make it one of Northern California's friendliest spots to learn or push your wakesurfing. Here's how to ride it, where to put in, and how to rent a wake boat without owning one.
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California’s best lakes for water sports
· Jun 26, 2026 California's lakes serve up everything wakeboarders, wakesurfers, and water-skiers dream about: glassy mornings, deep cold water, and miles of room to ride. Here are the lakes worth the drive, plus how to put a boat under you at each one.
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Seattle Seafair boat rental: how to watch from the water in 2026
· Jun 26, 2026 Seafair turns Lake Washington into the best seat in Seattle every August, and the front-row view belongs to the boats anchored along the racecourse. Renting one for the weekend puts you right under the Blue Angels and beside the hydroplanes, without owning a thing.
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Exploring Miami’s best sandbars by boat: where to go and what to do
· Jun 25, 2026 · Updated Jun 26, 2026 Miami's best beaches aren't on the map—they're shallow sandbars in the middle of Biscayne Bay, reachable only by boat. Here's where to drop anchor, what each spot is known for, and how to get there with a local captain who knows the tides.
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Why a Boat Can Be a Great Investment in 2026
· Jun 24, 2026 Boatsetter and Getmyboat release their first joint owner earnings report with data from 2025-2026, and the numbers challenge decades of conventional wisdom. For as long as anyone can remember, boats [...]
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