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How to Bait a Hook with Shrimp
Shrimp are a great bait for numerous species, and if you’re going to learn how to fish with shrimp you’ll need to know the best way to put them on [...]
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Pre-Departure Boating Checklist: 20 Things to Do Before Leaving the Dock
Ever have that feeling you’ve forgotten something? Take a cue from airplane pilots and make a pre-departure boating checklist for your boat and it could prevent a significant inconvenience or [...]
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7 Tips to Plan the Perfect Boat Vacation or Yacht Rental
Great news: Since Covid-19 pandemic restrictions have lifted across the country, you have more options as to where to travel and what to do while there. You’re not alone. In [...]
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Tying a Boat to a Cleat Using a Cleat Hitch Knot
Learning the cleat hitch knot is a basic but imperative part of boating. There are many knots for boaters that are important to learn, but none can trump the cleat [...]
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The Everglades Foundation: Science First | #MindYourWake Series
Just south of Orlando, Florida, you’ll find the largest subtropical wetland in all of not just the United States, but also North America. Among its fascinating facts, it’s home to [...]
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Driving a Boat: 10 Tips for Operating a Boat
The next time you take out your own boat or rent a boat, you want to make sure you’re ready to take the wheel safely and with confidence, but what [...]
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Your Tampa Bay Snorkeling Guide
· Jun 16, 2022 · Updated Aug 26, 2024 If you plan to visit Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, or any part of the Tampa Bay area, you should consider a snorkeling adventure as part of your trip. This area [...]
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Marinas on Canyon Lake
· Jun 16, 2022 Canyon Lake has an ideal location between San Antonio and Austin. It is also close to many great places, like Spring Branch, New Braunfels, and Bulverde. The lake has a [...]
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8 Best Locations to Celebrate the Summer Sailstice with Boatsetter
· Jun 14, 2022 · Updated Mar 15, 2023 It’s nearly summer again, and with that comes the summer solstice (June 21). But don’t forget the Summer Sailstice, a celebration of sailing held right around this time every year. [...]
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Marinas on Lake Conroe
· Jun 10, 2022 Lake Conroe in Texas has more than 412,000 acres of water and 150 miles of shoreline. Boaters can enjoy several marinas in the area, all with great amenities. The Palms [...]
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6 Best Myrtle Beach Beaches to Explore by Boat
· Jun 10, 2022 · Updated Oct 28, 2024 Myrtle Beach is a year-round vacation destination for boaters and people who love the water. See some of the top picks for families to explore here. Best Beaches in Myrtle [...]
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7 Places to Celebrate Great Outdoors Month on a Boat
Since 2019, June has been known as Great Outdoors Month in the United States—a time to head out and enjoy nature with everything from hiking and biking to fishing, boating [...]
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