National Fishing & Boating Week is a nationwide celebration of recreational fishing and boating that is held every year during the first week of June. Boaters and anglers are encouraged to get out on the water and experience the joys of boating and fishing.

Whether it's Father’s Day, his birthday, or another holiday, now is the perfect time for the crew to celebrate their favorite Captain! If your dad loves being out on the water—and he loves fishing—say no to a new necktie and make a splash with gifts that are sure to put a smile on his face.

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.

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.

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.

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.