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Clean, Drain, Dry: How to Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
· Sep 27, 2022 Being a good boater means minding your wake. You can’t mind your wake without understanding or building your awareness of the best boating practices. This post is on how to [...]
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San Francisco Fleet Week: Preview
San Francisco Fleet Week has honored the U.S. Armed Forces annually since 1981! In the heart of the city’s Marina District on San Francisco Bay, boaters will enjoy views of [...]
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Santa Barbara Sailing and Boating Guide
· Sep 27, 2022 · Updated Oct 28, 2024 Santa Barbara is 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The Santa Ynez Mountains are the backdrop to this water city, known for its stunning white stucco buildings with iconic red [...]
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8 Key West Restaurants on the Water
· Sep 27, 2022 Key West, is a piece of paradise in Florida with mouthwatering cuisine, pristine waters, and much to explore. After boating through its mangroves and coral reefs, and swimming with the [...]
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Romantic Boat Rides in Miami: Where to Go & What to Bring
· Sep 27, 2022 · Updated Oct 31, 2024 South Florida is full of charming water passages for two. You can have the lavish buildings of Miami or tropical greenery as the backdrop of your picture-perfect date. We’ll help [...]
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8 Best Chicago Marinas
· Sep 27, 2022 · Updated Nov 12, 2025 When boating season hits Chicago, there’s nothing quite like it. From cruising along the skyline to dropping anchor off Navy Pier, the Windy City transforms into a waterfront playground. But [...]
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2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS): Preview Guide
South Florida’s fall flagship boat show is here. For those who are new to the boating community, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) takes place October 26-30, 2022, and [...]
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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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