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How Can I Make My Boat More Environmentally Friendly?

How Can I Make My Boat More Environmentally Friendly?

Diane Byrne · Apr 20, 2023

It’s on all of us to do our part to keep the waters we treasure healthy, but it’s on Boatsetter to help its Owners and Renters help propel the Clean [...]

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Ways Marinas and Ports Are Going Green.

7 Innovative Ways Marinas and Ports Are Going Green

Diane Byrne · Apr 20, 2023

Boaters aren’t alone in being better environmental stewards. Hardly a week goes by without a boat builder, engine manufacturer, or other marine company announcing a sustainability initiative. While plenty of [...]

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Best Boats for the Environment.

Best Boats for the Environment

Zuzana Prochazka · Apr 20, 2023 · Updated Nov 3, 2023

The welfare of the environment is top-of-mind these days, especially when it comes to recreational boating. But what does it mean to have the best boats for the environment? Is [...]

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Boater’s Guide- 2023 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix

2023 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix: Boater’s Guide

Zuzana Prochazka · Apr 20, 2023 · Updated May 2, 2023

If you’re looking for something riveting to do for the weekend, check out the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix on May 4-7, 2023 at the Hard Rock Stadium, also known [...]

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8 Great Boating Destinations for Your Summer Road Trip

Zuzana Prochazka · Apr 19, 2023 · Updated Oct 28, 2024

Summertime and road trips go hand-in-hand like jam on a warm butter biscuit. And with most of the top destinations touching spangling bodies of water, boating should be a natural [...]

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7 Great Boating Gifts Mom Will Love

Kim Kavin · Apr 14, 2023 · Updated Sep 29, 2023

Is your mom the type who’d rather be out boating than sitting at home and receiving a bouquet of flowers? If yes, Mother’s Day (May 14 this year) is the [...]

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Earth Day Activities for Boaters.

7 Earth Day Activities for Boaters

Kim Kavin · Apr 11, 2023 · Updated Apr 16, 2024

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22 as a way to show support for protecting the environment. Events and activities take place not just on that day, but [...]

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New Orleans Boating Guide.

New Orleans Boating Guide

Zuzana Prochazka · Mar 28, 2023 · Updated Dec 1, 2023

New Orleans conjures up images of parties, Spanish moss, centuries of history, and one-of-a-kind culture, and the only way to make that combination better is to mix it with boating. [...]

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Eco-Conscious Boating.

8 Ways to Be an Eco-Conscious Boater

Diane Byrne · Mar 28, 2023

“Becoming a better boat means being a steward of the planet (oceans and all). Put these practices in place and cruise with peace of mind.” — Green Boating Specialist Boaters [...]

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Snorkeling in O'ahu, Hawaii.

6 Best Snorkeling Spots in O’ahu, HI

Boatsetter Team · Mar 28, 2023

O’ahu is the third largest island in Hawaii, home to the capital city of Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, and some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving spots in the world. [...]

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Boating in New Jersey.

Guide for Boating in New Jersey

Kim Kavin · Mar 28, 2023

New Jersey’s nickname may be “The Garden State,” but it’s also a great boating state. New Jersey offers boaters all kinds of on-the-water fun, from the state’s larger lakes to [...]

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Marco Island Snorkeling.

6 Marco Island Snorkeling Spots

Boatsetter Team · Mar 28, 2023

Marco Island is a barrier island just off Florida’s Paradise Coast. It’s just 29 minutes from Naples, which offers additional snorkeling opportunities. Sitting right along the coastline with access to the emerald-green [...]

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