Get ready for the unofficial kickoff to summer with these five Memorial Day boating tips that will ensure you and your crew have a safe, fun weekend on the water. Follow these 'Dos' and 'Don'ts' for navigating crowded boat ramps and using basic boating etiquette.

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.

For first-time boat owners, learning the ins and outs of boat ownership can often be quite overwhelming. Our beginner's checklist helps cover the basics so you can focus on what's really important: enjoying your brand new 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.