When shopping for the popular hybrid boat style, appropriately called a Fish & Ski, the key in finding the right boat for you is to decide which will be your primary activity.…
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Whether you’re looking for a nautical-themed stocking stuffer or the latest, cutting-edge electronic gadget, the best place to start is with Discover Boating's all-new Gift Guid…
Stumped on what to buy for the nautical or fishing enthusiast in your life? Check out our holiday gift guide for some sea-worthy ideas that are sure to please.…
Man, these things are big fun. But please keep the basic safety rules in mind. …
Read our Top Ten Tips for tow sports safety. Learn how to be safe when wakeboarding, knee boarding, and tubing, and have more fun!…
With a little practice and some preparation, you can master the fine art of towing and trailering your boat, spend less time behind the wheel and more time on the water!…
While every boater's "gotta-have-gear" and wish lists are different, there are a few items just about any boater will find useful, including GPS, Fish Finders and Waterproof Binoculars.…
One of the easiest and most fun ways to enjoy everything the water has to offer is by taking a ride on a personal watercraft (PWC). …
There’s only one word you need to know to master marina etiquette: Consideration. If you’ll consider your neighbor’s point of view for a moment, you will usually make the right decision. …
Just like any piece of sporting equipment, there are lots of considerations to make when choosing a wakeboard.…
There are certain customs and traditions that help us, as boaters, get along independently while respecting that right for others.…
Learn how you can get your kids involved in family boating fun with these helpful tips.…
Boating is one of the most enjoyable ways you can spend time with your friends and family. All it takes is a little preparation, and your day trip will be remembered for all the right reasons.…
A personal watercraft (PWC) is a boat, and you’re the captain. You are legally in command of a powerboat, and you’re bound by the boating rules of the road as well as the laws and traditions of respon…
Read our environmental guide for personal watercraft users. Get green tips for operating your PWC. …
With a little on-land preparation and a mental note to always relax and let the boat do the work, you will be well on your way to launching off waves in no time. …
Are there are PWC-specific laws and rules in any state, such as a minimum age or mandatory education?…
If you are looking for a way to spice up your boating experience, there are many boating-related competitions you can enter. …
What is a PWC? The official definition of a personal watercraft varies from state to state, but they are generally recognized as a vessel which uses an inboard motor powering a water jet pump as its p…
Watch as pro wakeboarders perform spectacular tricks and stunts on 160' landing pool. Unlike on-the-water competitions where the riders are 100 feet away on the lake, this is up-in-your-face action wi…
Marine GPS units are a welcome addition to the boater's arsenal of necessary equipment. GPS is an acronym that stands for Global Positioning System. The GPS is an elaborate network of satellites orbit…
Take your kids boating! Read helpful tips on how to have the best experience when boating with children.…
There are few thrills in watersports to match gliding across the surface of the lake on your bare feet. Read tips from a pro Zenon Bilas.…
Nothing is more exhilarating that the smell of the sea and the wind in your hair as you sail carefree under a warm sun. If you enjoy boating, there's no reason not to take your best friend with you, a…
Safety is extremely important when you are participating in boating and water sport activities such as fishing, swimming, water skiing, jet skiing, or scuba diving. However, because water sports and b…
At Discover Boating, we spend a lot of time on our boats. So, we've put together a playlist of our favorite songs to listen when we're out on the water.…
We live in a society of laws. And with laws come a special subset of our species-lawyers. They need to eat, too. And they get to because any time something goes wrong, someone is always looking for so…
One common problem shared by all lake shore owners is weed management. Not only can aquatic weeds clog up and potentially damage a boat’s motor, but quite frequently they are an unpleasant sight and a…
Of the three damaging elements of hurricanes — wind, rain and storm surge — wind is the most underestimated. Windage increases by the square of the wind velocity. Five square yards of flat surface gen…
Most of us put away water-sports equipment the way Clark Griswold stored lights in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation — in a heap, wherever it lands. But a hasty retreat from the boat will only spe…
You can get a little insight into the psyche of a fisherman by the boat he owns and runs. Here are some boat names to ponder, with some poignant thoughts about each handle.…
In all watersports, including waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing, it's crucial to make sure you have the right kind of rope. …
Read these 10 tips for choosing a wakeboard, because having the right piece of gear under you can make all the difference. Ask any experienced wakeboarder, and they’ll tell you one of the best ways to…
With the proliferation of affordable commercial assistance outfits such as Sea Tow and TowBoatU.S. plus the constantly improving reliability of marine engines, it’s not nearly as common as it once wa…
Unfortunately, not all of us live in a part of the world where we can wakeboard all year long. So what can we do while the weather is cold to become better wakeboarders? The following are some differe…
With freestyle snow skiing gaining popularity, you had to figure it was only a matter of time before the latest rage of big-air boosts, crossed-up skis and tweaked-out grabs transferred onto the water…
Follow these 5 simple reminders for your onside turns for safe and clean tricks. By Jon Travers…
When does your set officially start? Ball one, the pre-gates or your deepwater start? If improving your scores and avoiding injury sound appealing to you (of course they do), we need to rewind 20 minu…
Spins can be easy if you work on a few simple techniques. One of the most important things to focus on is your handle position. Whether you’re working on a heelside frontside 360 or you’re ready to st…
By Chris Eller Pre-game boat setup is crucial to any three-event skier and driver. Whether you are hand-driving or using cruise control, making sure boat speeds and balance are set accurately can m…
The start of water ski season, a glorious time of year when anything is possible. A new PB (personal best) on the course, a new barefoot trick, the first trip off a jump — it’s all within reach. The t…
Check out this comprehensive glossary for definitions of everything wakeboard and wakeskate. Get familiar before your hit the water or figure out the correct terms for all the cool tricks you are alre…
Wakesurfing has exploded onto the wake scene in a big way. What started in the 1950s with a couple of guys goofing around on longboards behind their boat has become one of the fasting growing waterspo…
Boating on the Great Lakes is an experience that once enjoyed, will never be forgotten. These lakes are designed by nature to charm and capture the spirit of boaters. As residents of Michigan, we are …
Nothing is harder on your boat than neglect, and neglect is exactly what recreational boats are subjected to when cold weather settles in. But proper lay-up techniques can minimize the ill effects win…
Our wakeboarding tips section is no exception to this important boating safety rule. Be sure to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times when you are in the water. A basic boating safety ti…
Is wakeboarding your first love? Read through our helpful boat buyer guide for information on which types of boats are best for wakeboarding. With direct links to manufacturers and more, we can help y…
Water absorbs body heat 25 times faster than air, so unless you’re frolicking in a hot tub that’s set above 98.6 degrees (body temperature), you’re going to get cold. …
Boating is affordable and there’s a boat for every age, lifestyle and budget. Most people don’t realize how affordable boating is: in some instances, you can buy a brand new boat financed for around…
Marine Industry Certified Dealers have earned a reputation for taking good care of their customers. In fact, to become certified a dealership must meet independently verified high standards in everyth…
Water tubing always conjures up images of big splashes and big fun. Here are our favorite reasons why we love boat tubing:…
The next time you or your family decide to go out boat tubing, keep these boating safety and water sports tubing tips in mind to make sure your experience is safe and enjoyable: …
Follow these easy top 10 tips for clean and green boating.…
While wakeboarding may get the TV coverage on ESPN2, most boaters in America are towing tubes for family fun. Suitable for all members of the family, tubes are among the most popular types of towables…
Water sports can be the most exhilarating activities around—on or off the water. But they are not commonly taught in phys-ed classes, or at YMCAs or local recreation departments. …
A chart plotter combines the functions of your charts, compass, and GPS into one, easy-to-use device.…
The law requires fire extinguishers for most boats—a good idea, if there’s anything on your boat that could possibly burn. Read on to find out which extinguishers you should have on hand and what othe…
As much as we try to be careful, accidents can happen while we’re boating—usually miles away from professional medical care. That’s why it’s important to have a well-equipped first aid kit on board, a…
Being on the water’s all about sun and fun, isn’t it? As they say, you can have too much of a good thing—and it’s all too easy to soak up more sun than you should’ve.…
Having fun on the water is more than just going for boat rides or doing a little bit of fishing—real fun means watersports—and water toys…
Learning the backside lipslide will give you a good base for more technical grinds down the road. …
Spinning off a kicker behind the boat or on a cable can be really easy if you take your time and wait for the top. …
Follow these easy steps and you will become a wakeboarder in no time...…
Knee Boarding made easy! Read some of the basic information to get started in knee boarding...…
Plan ahead… There are a lot of choices. Allow enough time to explore many different types of boats, and several different brands within each category… This is a big investment that will change your li…
Eliminate the intimidation of engine noise and the fear of being 75 feet from the boat. Stay close, and make the first time on skis fun. …
Most boat owners would agree there’s nothing like anchoring out in a quiet cove or enjoying a raft-up with friends on a summer afternoon. A swim platform can certainly update the look of your boat, wh…
Learn how to get up on your first try with these beginner wakeboarding tips. Get all of the basics of wakeboarding.…
It may have been post-Sept. 11 stay-at-home syndrome or it may have been the industry’s promotional campaigns, but for some reason a lot more people went boating last year than in 2001.…
Buying a boat can be confusing and stressful. Follow these easy tips to make it a smooth purchase.…
The best way to power up your boat is determined by your engine.…
Hypothermia is a condition that exists when the body’s temperature drops below ninety-five degrees. Learn how to avoid it!…
If you’re one of the legions of trailer sailors, you know the advantages of having your boat in your driveway or storage yard instead of in a slip or on a mooring. Storms are not likely to be a concer…
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