Boating Activities
Ready for some fun? Just add water.
When it comes to boating, it’s easy to dive into the action. You’ll find an activity for every age, every skill level, and every interest.
Inflatable tubes appeal to all ages, require little skill or practice, and are virtually guaranteed to produce plenty of smiles. Prefer a bit more challenge? Waterskiing, wakeboarding, or even wakesurfing gets your crew out behind the boat to strut their skills. Or, find that perfect spot and cast a line—you might even catch dinner. Enjoy camping? Take that passion to the water. Many boaters enjoy finding an empty public shoreline and setting up camp around a glowing fire.
Whatever it is that gets your adrenalin pumping, there’s an on-water experience or boating activity out there that begs to be shared with friends and family.
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Plan a Boat Camping Adventure
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Boat Dogs 101
If you enjoy boating, there's no reason not to take your four-legged best friend with you—after all, dogs love boating, too!
Cooking on a boat is a much different experience than preparing meals ashore. Space is often limited in a boat galley, so planning ahead is critical.
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No boat? No problem. Enter your city or zip code into our Go Boating Today Tool to search for boat rentals and charters near you—you'll be on the water in no time.
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