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7 Tips for Boating With Cats
Cats may have nine lives, but still, you don’t tempt fate. Follow these guidelines to ensure your furball has a fine time on deck. When it comes to ensuring we [...]
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How University of Washington Minds Their Wake
· Sep 11, 2023 · Updated Oct 31, 2024 There is no denying that the aquatic ecosystem at and around University of Washington (UW)-Seattle Campus is of great value to students, faculty, Seattlites, and Boatsetter. The breathtaking nature surrounding [...]
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How to Rent a Boat
· Aug 31, 2023 · Updated Feb 16, 2026 Boat sharing is a modern concept within the boating rental sector, giving more individuals access to boating experiences and on the water travel. Using peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplaces, renters can browse [...]
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Tips for Boating With a Baby
So you’ve welcomed a bouncing bundle of joy to your family, congrats! While adjusting to your new life at home, you may wonder whether you can also adapt your life [...]
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Beaufort Scale Explained: Understanding the Wind for Sailing
The Beaufort Wind Scale is a measure of wind speed and accompanying sea state. It is an internationally recognized standardized model created by Irishman Francis Beaufort in 1806, who went [...]
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To You & Yours: A Boat Christening Guide
Christening a boat— much like welcoming a new spouse or child to the family— is a celebration best shared with family and friends. This is one of the happiest days [...]
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How to Build a Budget to Buy a Sailboat
Budgeting is key to financial soundness. It should come as no surprise when buying a new or used sailboat that setting a budget for yourself is the way to go! [...]
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Retiring on a Sailboat: 5 Tips & Best Boat Types
So you’ve reached the golden age of retirement— congrats! And you’re considering retiring on a sailboat? Smart move. It can be a rewarding experience, but before you pack up your [...]
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7 Things NOT to Bring on a Boat
Many things are great to bring on your boat or boat rental: cold beverages, fluffy towels, stylish sunglasses, and even water-loving dogs. But there are plenty of things you should [...]
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How to Plan a Boat Trip
There’s a saying among boaters that underpins every trip they plan: You can start or end where you want, and you can leave or arrive when you want, but you [...]
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10 Best Sailboats for a Fun Lake Day
Sailing on lakes can be fun, especially if the wind is steady and the water is relatively flat. Although a 50-foot sailboat wouldn’t go amiss on Lake Superior, most lakes [...]
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Boatsetter Academy Offers Boating Trailering 101 & Boating 101 Classes for Beginners
· Aug 23, 2023 Whether you’re a novice boater or a pro, you won’t want to miss out on Boatsetter Academy’s latest expansion— Premium boating courses that take a dive deeper in Boat Trailering 101 [...]
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