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5 Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the Water
· Mar 10, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 St. Patrick’s Day tops the list of many people’s favorite holidays. There’s no gift-giving, no stress, just good times to be had by all. It’s a celebration of Irish culture [...]
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We Bet You Don’t Know These 5 Boating Knots
· Mar 8, 2018 · Updated May 20, 2022 Unless you spent some time in the Cub Scouts growing up as a kid, your knowledge of knots is pretty limited. That is, of course, unless you are a sailor. [...]
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Our Favorite Boating Accessory: Inflatable Paddle Boards
· Mar 2, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 All boating enthusiasts recognize that being on the water offers a diverse and exciting travel experience that is unmatched by anything on land. Far from just a way of getting [...]
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Welcome Spring with these 5 incredible places to watch flowers bloom
· Mar 1, 2018 · Updated May 20, 2022 After a long cold winter, there is nothing better than seeing those first flowers of spring bloom. Spring officially starts March 20 and if you want to make the most [...]
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4 Things to Expect During a Coast Guard Check
· Feb 26, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 The Coast Guard is are our friend. They help us in times of distress and help keep our shores safe from all kinds of things. However, if they choose to [...]
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6 Things to Do for your Boating Bucket List
· Feb 10, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 There is nothing better than grabbing a boat and cruising the open seas. Whether you are a frequent sailor or head out just a couple times a year, there [...]
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Can Boats be Stored Outside During the Winter?
· Feb 3, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 If you are interested in boating, you might have thought about joining boat clubs or utilizing boat rental services instead. These are good options to have, but what do you [...]
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7 Boating Vocabulary Words You Probably Don’t Know
· Jan 29, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 So you think you are boating expert? Well, let’s just see. Here are seven of Boatsetter essential vocabulary words that even some of the most seasoned captains may not even [...]
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How To Winterize Your Boat
· Jan 25, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 Unless you are lucky enough to be chartering off to the Caribbean this winter you likely are going to be facing some cold, cold weather. Even if you have your [...]
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Millennials leaving boating: How Boatsetter is reversing the trend
· Jan 22, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 From home ownership to 9-5 type jobs and so much more, millennials are knowing for bucking trends. This includes recreational boating with record low numbers of them opting to buy [...]
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4 Tips for Trailering your Boat
· Jan 13, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 There is nothing more exciting than purchasing a boat. It is our gateway to the sea! Now it’s time to actually get it in there. For first time sailors, getting [...]
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5 Things You Need to Know When the Weather Turns Bad on Board
· Jan 6, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 Even with the latest technology, bad weather can be hard to predict. This is doubly true at sea. That’s no problem though. With the right preparation and skills, you should [...]
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