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Egmont Key: Boating & Snorkeling Guide

Boatsetter Team · Mar 9, 2023

Egmont Key (280 acres) is a natural island and wildlife refuge for numerous species of flora and fauna. People enjoy this island’s picturesque tropical beauty and often visit it for [...]

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2023 Palm Beach Boat Show Guide.

2023 Palm Beach Boat Show Guide

Zuzana Prochazka · Mar 8, 2023

The premier yachting event returns in March The Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) 2023 is coming to South Florida the third week of March, so it’s time to plan [...]

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Ultra Music Festival 2023.

Ultra Music Festival 2023 Guide: Boating Edition

Kim Kavin · Mar 7, 2023 · Updated Oct 31, 2024

The Ultra Music Festival—a premier electronic music festival featuring world-class DJs—is scheduled for March 24-26 this year in Miami’s Bayfront Park. With back-to-back performances from headliners such as Adam Beyer, [...]

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protect your boat from saltwater corrosion

How to Protect Your Boat from Saltwater Corrosion

Boatsetter Team · Mar 7, 2023

Written in partnership with the WavesRx Team Boats often exposed to saltwater and the marine environment are at increased risk of corrosion due to salt in the water and in [...]

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Fishing in Clearwater.

Fishing in Clearwater, FL Guide

Lenny Rudow · Feb 28, 2023 · Updated Jul 23, 2024

Clearwater, Florida, is a great place to wet a line and enjoy red-hot angling action. Whether you book a fishing charter or use your own wits, skills, and gear, fishing [...]

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Florida Gulf Coast Fishing.

5 Best Fishing Destinations Along Florida’s Gulf Coast

Lenny Rudow · Feb 28, 2023 · Updated Jun 12, 2024

Florida Gulf Coast fishing can be red hot, but where are the hottest spots? Fishing the Florida Gulf Coast is incredibly popular, and considering how many awesome bites an angler [...]

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Austin Boating, SXSW 2023.

SXSW 2023 Guide: Exploring Austin’s Boat Scene

Kim Kavin · Feb 28, 2023 · Updated Mar 7, 2023

SXSW 2023 is scheduled to occur March 10-19, celebrating the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture. This conference and festival are based in Austin, Texas—putting it within easy [...]

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Sailgating 101.

Sailgating 101: 7 Ways to Throw a Great Tailgate Party on a Boat

Kim Kavin · Feb 28, 2023

Quite a few stadiums around the United States are near the water, which makes tailgating by boat a super-fun option for baseball, football, and more. You can raft up with [...]

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Fishing in Islamorada.

Fishing in Islamorada Guide

Lenny Rudow · Feb 28, 2023

Islamorada is an iconic fishing location that’s worthy of any angler’s bucket list. Fishing in Islamorada, FL, is world-famous. In fact, among anglers, there aren’t many places on the planet [...]

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Waterfront Restaurants in Honolulu.

9 Waterfront Restaurants in Honolulu

Boatsetter Team · Feb 28, 2023

Honolulu is the heart of Hawaii, offering locals and visitors multiple activities in one place, including world-class dining experiences. If you go boating in Honolulu, take advantage of being in [...]

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channel markers

Channel Markers & Navigation Aids: 3 Types of Buoys

Chuck Warren · Feb 24, 2023

Almost 72 percent of the Earth is covered in water, making it seem like a boater’s paradise where sailors and powerboaters alike can climb onboard their vessel and head for [...]

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Peanut Island Boating Guide.

Peanut Island Boating Guide

Boatsetter Team · Feb 22, 2023

Peanut Island is a popular boating destination. Located in the Intracoastal Waterway between Florida’s mainland and Palm Beach Shores, this 80-acre island has a lot to offer. We have created [...]

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