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How to Choose a Charter Boat Captain
· Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Sep 1, 2023 Hiring a charter boat captain to navigate your day on the water is a great way to experience all that the water has to offer while avoiding any stress or [...]
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Test Driving – The New Way to Shop for a Boat
· Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jan 14, 2022 There’s a new, easier way to shop for boat! The sharing economy, that includes start up giants such as AirBnB and Uber, has left no industry untouched and this reach [...]
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South Florida Waterfront Dining: 5 Reasons to Start Planning Your Weekend Now!
· Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jan 14, 2022 South Floridians have so many options when considering a great place to dine with a waterfront view. Whether you arrive on your own boat, a chartered boat, or even by [...]
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Renting a Boat? For a Good Time, Just Add a Captain
· Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jun 7, 2024 Although you’ve probably heard that you can rent a boat with a captain for the day, you may be a little unclear on how it works. Essentially, you’ll have a [...]
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How becoming a charter boat captain is easier than ever
· Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jun 27, 2024 Are you an experienced boater who enjoys taking friends and family out on the lake, river, or bay? Did you grow up on the water? Do you see nautical charts [...]
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The Secret to Happiness? Experience trumps material possession every time!
· Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jun 27, 2024 In today’s busy, complicated world, it gets harder and harder to move the “happiness needle.” As we set forth to achieve the perennial goal of success, balance and happiness, consider [...]
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Boat Rental vs. Yacht Charter, Do You Know the Difference?
· Dec 5, 2017 · Updated May 20, 2022 While similar in nature, boat rental and yacht charter have a few key differences. Knowing and understanding these differences will help you decide which option best suits your needs. Boat [...]
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5 Reasons to Charter a Boat for Your Next Big Event
· Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jan 14, 2022 Is the conundrum of planning a great event that will leave everyone happy, excited and ready for the next one vexing you? Chartering a boat is not only an easy [...]
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Boating Etiquette Part 2: A few more boating tips for beginners
· Nov 30, 2017 · Updated May 19, 2022 Last week we got you all schooled up on the basics of being a boater…but we left a few things off the list. Following are a few more boating tips [...]
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Five Things To Do In Fort Lauderdale This Memorial Day Weekend
· Nov 28, 2017 · Updated Jan 14, 2022 What better way to celebrate Memorial Day than by spending time with friends and family? One of the most popular ways to spend this unofficial first day of summer is [...]
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So Many Reasons To Teach Your Child To Fish This Summer
· Nov 28, 2017 · Updated May 20, 2022 Don’t just entertain your kids with your fish stories. Take them out on the water with you. Whether you’re headed out into the deep blue sea or spending the day [...]
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South Florida Tech Startup, Boatsetter, Is Top Finalist At eMerge Americas 2015
· Nov 28, 2017 · Updated Jan 14, 2022 The 2015 eMerge Americas technology conference, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, was a hugely successful event for the region, netting over 10,000 attendees representing 50 countries and 500 [...]
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