For a Mother's Day she'll never forget, skip the usual flowers or chocolates and opt for a surprise she'll really love—a boating gift that enhances fun onboard or helps her plan ahead for future boating adventures.

Why go boating? Well, why not! From activities like wakesurfing, tubing and skiing, to casting a line and reeling in the catch of a day, or just relaxing in the sunshine—there's a lot of reasons to go boating. If you need a few more, read on for a list of our Top 10.

Ready to explore the Florida Keys by boat? Use our guide to plan your itinerary and find expert tips for cruising in the Upper, Middle, and Lower Keys, including popular locations like Key West, Key Largo, and Islamorada.

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.

Which states have the best coastlines for cruising and boating in the United States? That's what we're here to find out. Check out our top 8 picks for day cruising and overnighting along coastal waters.

Here’s how you can get in on the fun of boating, whether you want to try it for a day or a week, or become an owner yourself.

Cruising across the water atop a personal watercraft (PWC) is adrenaline-pumping fun, and all of these affordable waterbikes are priced to thrill. Take a closer look at these new models from brands like Yamaha, Sea-Doo, and Kawasaki, all priced at less than $10K.

They say if your child hasn’t been bitten by the bug to fish or boat by the time he is 13, he likely never will take up either sport. And if his first fishing and boating experiences are defined by confined boredom and a constant need to be quiet, still and patient, he’ll likely lose interest even before that tender age. Kids stink at all of these, and introducing them to boating and fishing in way that gives them the right taste of the game is infinitely more important in the formative years.