Boating in the fall can be just as fun as boating during the summer months. For starters, the waterways are quiet and less crowded. Plus, autumn is the perfect time for fall foliage cruising (aka leaf peeping), fishing, and overnight boat camping adventures.

So you just finished your first summer as a new boat owner—now what? Use our First-Time Boat Owner Off-Season Checklist to get expert tips on how to properly maintain your boat during first year of ownership, including advice on winterization, storage, accessories and upgrades.

Follow these 10 simple fishing tips to help ensure your angling excursions end with success this autumn. Our experts share their advice on fall fishing lures, migration patterns, targeting specific species, fishing in the weeds, and more.

The process for buying a boat during the COVID-19 pandemic raises a lot of questions for prospective boat buyers. Our special-edition boat shopping guide will address those questions involving safety concerns, tips on working with a boat dealer while social distancing, and how to schedule appointments, sea trials and drop-offs.

Fun boating and safe boating go hand-in-hand. From following basic safety rules and being an eco-friendly, clean boater, to understanding best practices for boating etiquette and social distancing, here's 10 ways you can recreate responsibly.