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2022 United States (Annapolis) Sailboat Show: Preview Guide
Every October, the Chesapeake Bay enjoys an influx of new and salty sailors as they gather at the premier sailing event in the country. The United States Sailboat Show, also [...]
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2022 United States (Annapolis) Powerboat Show: Preview Guide
Get ready for Annapolis, Maryland’s 2022 United States Powerboat Show, taking place October 6-9, 2022. Powerboats large and small will be on display at City Dock at the downtown waterfront [...]
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Proposing on a Boat: Tips for the Special Moment
· Sep 15, 2022 · Updated Oct 25, 2024 This is one of the most important days of your (and their) lives. It’s the story you’ll tell for decades to come, it’s the story you’ll recount to each other, [...]
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Algal Blooms & Nutrient Pollution: What Boaters Should Know
· Sep 15, 2022 · Updated Sep 20, 2022 Nowhere does the domino effect hold truer than within our ecological system. As a planet, we’re currently experiencing the repercussions and consequences causes by global pollution and environment contamination that [...]
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9 Best Lakes in Dallas to Swim
· Sep 14, 2022 · Updated Sep 27, 2022 Some of Texas’s great lakes can be found in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area, however, not every lake is open for swimming. If you’re looking for a place to take [...]
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Water Activities in Dallas
· Sep 12, 2022 · Updated Sep 29, 2023 Dallas is the third largest city in Texas and the ninth largest in the U.S. It draws an estimated 27 million visitors every year. Dallas is known for excellent retail [...]
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Chicago Boating Guide: Everything You Need to Know
· Sep 12, 2022 · Updated Nov 12, 2025 Chicago sits at the edge of Lake Michigan, with the Chicago River slicing through its heart — making the Windy City a one-of-a-kind boating destination. From skyline cruises to Great [...]
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6 Best Lakes Near Charlotte, North Carolina
· Sep 12, 2022 · Updated Jul 24, 2023 The Carolinas, located on the US Atlantic Coast, is a natural playground for travelers afoot and aboard! If you’re a resident of Charlotte or a passerby looking for what to [...]
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7 Rivers and Lakes Near Washington, D.C.
· Sep 12, 2022 · Updated Sep 1, 2023 Washington, D.C. is not only important because it is our nation’s capital but also because of its unique system of rivers and lakes. Boating, fishing, and appreciating the natural scenery [...]
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Los Angeles Fishing Guide
Los Angeles, California may be the second-largest city in America, but it’s also a major-league angling hub with access points for both fresh and saltwater venues, fishing charters, and fishing [...]
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Boatsetter’s September (2022) Photo Contest: Boat Owner Edition
· Sep 12, 2022 · Updated Oct 20, 2022 This year’s 2022 Labor Day weekend was celebrated by millions of American workers, including our amazing Boatsetter boat owners and on-water entrepreneurs. We know that some of you spent your [...]
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Boating in Los Angeles: Everything You Need to Know
· Sep 12, 2022 · Updated Oct 4, 2022 There’s a lot to get starstruck about in Los Angeles, including the boating scene. That’s right! Boating in LA is one of the most popular activities besides strutting down the [...]
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