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Newport, Rhode Island: The Sailing Capital of the World
Open waters, near-constant breezes, centuries of nautical history, a hotbed of international racing (America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race), and a scenic and accessible waterfront — you can’t deny that [...]
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Buying a Fishing Boat: 6 Things to Consider
Fishing boats come in all sizes, from small, like lightning-fast bass boats, to big, like luxurious offshore sportfish and convertibles. Buying a fishing boat can put all kinds of great [...]
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How Does Long-Distance Trailering Work?
It’s one thing to tow your boat a few miles to the ramp; it’s another to tow it a long distance. It requires much more preparation, but taking your boat [...]
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Pontoon vs. Deck Boat: What’s the Difference?
Many boaters choose to purchase a boat based on the water activities they want to do. If you’re interested in comfortably cruising around the shoreline with some snacks, your favorite [...]
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Do I Need Boat Insurance?
When you sit down and ask yourself, “Do I need boat insurance?” you’re really asking a whole bunch more. First answer to “Do I need boat insurance” is yes, according [...]
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How to Get a Boat Loan
You’ve found your dream boat in your price range and even used a boat loan calculator to ensure you’ll be able to afford the monthly payments. Now, you’re wondering how [...]
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5 Tips for Holiday Charters & Handling New Renters
· Dec 19, 2022 · Updated Dec 1, 2023 While Spring and Summer remain the most favorable times of the year to go on a boating trip, we still want to make sure that renters— no matter the season— [...]
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9 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Boaters for 2023
How many of you make a New Year’s resolution only to break it? Boaters are guilty of this, too. Sometimes we set well-intentioned but too-lofty goals; other times, we forget [...]
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4ocean: Ending the Ocean Plastic Crisis | #MindYourWake Series
Twenty-five million pounds of trash is hard to imagine. Yet, it’s the reality according to 4ocean. Specifically, more than 25,407,000 pounds of plastic is what the non-profit organization and its [...]
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Boat Rentals by Owners: What to Expect
The hard truth about boat ownership is that we can’t go boating all the time. Boats just sit unused at the dock for days. Thanks to boat-sharing apps, today you [...]
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3 HOT Snorkeling Spots in St. Pete Beach, Fl
· Nov 30, 2022 · Updated Dec 2, 2022 In 2021, St Pete Beach, Fl landed on TripAdvisor’s Top Beaches in the US list. Needless to say, this resort city is perfect for boaters and beachgoers, and especially for [...]
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5 Marco Island Restaurants on the Water
· Nov 30, 2022 · Updated Mar 29, 2023 Marco Island is one of Southwest Florida’s token gems. Just a short drive down from Naples, you can swim with manatees, hike across beautiful nature preserves, or get kissed by [...]
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