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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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9 Tips for Cooking on a Boat
Dock ‘n’ dining is one great way to spend your boat trip. But if you’re feeling a bit hands-on, like you’d like to cook something special yourself, there are plenty [...]
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5 Reasons Why the Boatsetter App is the Best Boat Rental App
· Aug 17, 2023 · Updated Nov 1, 2023 Are you planning a fantastic day out on the water, soaking in the sun and enjoying the gentle breeze? Look no further than Boatsetter, the best boat rental app that’ll [...]
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Understanding Why Your Boat May Be Waitlisted
· Aug 16, 2023 Receiving news that your boat has been waitlisted can be disheartening, especially when you’ve crafted the best boat profile. Fret not— being waitlisted does not necessarily mean that your boat [...]
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Avoiding Seasickness: 8 Tips for a Smooth Ride
For some, seasickness is an obstacle to enjoying boating. Depending on conditions like sea state, excessive heat or cold, odors, diet, exhaustion, and other factors, seasickness can affect anyone (even [...]
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Types of Sailboats
Sailboats are one type of boat, but just because they all have sails doesn’t mean they’re all the same. There are subsets of sailboats and they differ by their shape [...]
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Docking a Boat: 5 Easy Steps for Beginners
Learning how to dock a boat with style and confidence requires a little experience and familiarity with how your boat handles. Docking a boat by yourself or with a crew [...]
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7 Best Sailboat Accessories
Finding the perfect sailboat for your cruising plans is a terrific start to a great life on the water. Even better? Outfitting that sailboat with accessories that make being aboard [...]
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Folsom Lake, California Fishing Guide
Picture yourself catching a beautiful bass or trout on a lake in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. Our guide to fishing Folsom Lake will help you make that image [...]
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Boating with Dogs: 6 Tips for Taking Your Dog on a Boat
· Aug 9, 2023 · Updated Sep 6, 2024 There’s nothing more fun than bringing your four-legged friends along with you on a boat trip. Most dogs love the water almost as much as they love being with their [...]
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