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Great Outdoor Shift
· Jan 12, 2026 · Updated Jan 13, 2026 After a decade of optimizing, broadcasting, and consuming through screens, people have hit their limit. In 2025, phrases like “brain rot,” “AI slop,” and “touch grass” entered the mainstream lexicon. [...]
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Boatsetter and Getmyboat Announce Merger, Forming a Powerhouse Marketplace for Boat Rentals & On-the-Water Adventure
· Dec 18, 2025 · Updated Jan 12, 2026 Miami, FL – Today, Boatsetter and Getmyboat, two category experts in boat sharing and on-the-water experiences, announced their merger and the formation of a new combined entity. As demand for [...]
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Float, Rally, Repeat: It’s Better On The Water
· Nov 5, 2025 · Updated Nov 14, 2025 Pickleball has officially gone overboard. This season, Boatsetter is turning Miami’s love for the game into something completely new: a floating pickleball experience that blends sport, sunshine, and the energy [...]
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Lake of the Ozarks water sports: a complete guide
· Jul 6, 2026 Lake of the Ozarks packs more than 1,100 miles of shoreline into central Missouri, which means room for every water sport worth trying (Missouri DNR). Here's what you can do, when to go, and how to get on the water even if it's your first time.
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How to host a corporate event on a boat in Miami
· Jul 6, 2026 A yacht on Biscayne Bay turns a routine team meeting into something people actually remember. Here's how to plan a corporate event on the water in Miami, from picking the right boat to handling catering, capacity, and cost.
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Miami to Bimini by boat: is a day trip actually possible?
· Jul 6, 2026 Bimini sits just 50 nautical miles off Miami, close enough to reach in a morning and be back by dinner. Here's what it really takes to charter a boat across the Gulf Stream, from passports to the fish tacos waiting in Alice Town.
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How much does a boat rental cost in Miami?
· Jul 6, 2026 Miami boat rentals swing from about $100 an hour for a small deck boat to well over $1,500 an hour for a crewed superyacht. This guide breaks down real 2026 prices by boat type, trip length, and the add-ons that quietly move the total.
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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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