Why is boating so fun? It's time to see for yourself. Recreational boating is booming with demand at an all-time high as Americans plan for a summer on the water. Here's 7 ways you can get your boat on, too.

Ready for a fun-filled summer on the water? From boat camping to concerts by boat, boatgating, dock-and-dining, sunset cruises, and beyond, here's seven cool places you can take your boat this summer that you probably hadn't thought of.

If you perfect these boat handling skills now, your more experienced boating peers will give you the wave of approval next time they pass you out on the water. Start by brushing up on the basics of launching, driving, docking, anchoring, and retrieving your boat.

The idea of good boat ramp etiquette involves boaters practicing "good manners" at the launch ramp. These "unwritten rules" include prepping your boat in a staging area before launch, and getting your boat in and out of the water quickly and efficiently.

Beaching a boat is an important skill to learn when you want to anchor on a sandbar or pull up on shore overnight for a camping trip. Be sure to follow these 10 steps, which includes how to safety and successfully unbeach your boat.

Science has proven that being in, on or near the water—including on a boat—is great for your overall health and wellness, including your physical, emotional and mental health. Read on as we learn more about the "science" behind boating, "blue mind," and water's healing powers.