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10 Best Sailing and Boating Books for Your Reading List

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Making a list of the best sailing and boating books isn't an easy task—everyone has an opinion and there are going to be arguments. Our experts have narrowed it down to these top 10 must-reads, including historical and contemporary nonfiction, and fiction.

5 Ways to Raise Conservation-Minded Kid Boaters

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Ready to teach your kids about water conservation and green boating? Use our guide to educate your kids about eco-friendly, clean boating practices—including beach cleanups, ways to preserve our waterways, catch and release fishing, and shoreline erosion.

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Birding by Boat: 6 Tips for a Successful Birdwatching Trip

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Birding by boat opens hidden coves and marshes—spot wildlife closer with practical tips for a successful birdwatching boat trip.

What is a Pilothouse Boat?

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Pilothouse boats are exactly what they sound like: they have a pilothouse. The pilothouse can take many forms, but as a rule, true pilothouses enclose the helm station on both sides, the front, and the back.

How to Buy a Water Ski

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Whether you’re buying your first water ski or simply upgrading your current setup, finding the perfect ski for you has never been easier. More than ever before, manufacturers are tailoring their lines to suit the skiing style and ability level of every potential skier out there.

Choosing the Best Towable Tube for Your Boat

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Towable tubes are a great entry-level activity to get your family involved in the wide world of watersports. With so many different types of tubes available on today's retail market, it can be difficult to narrow down the perfect tube for your needs. Follow our guide to choose the best tube based on your riders' preferences. 

Tampa Boat Show Merges with St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show for January 2022

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The Progressive Tampa Boat Show and St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show have combined their events to create the largest boat show on the Florida Gulf Coast, scheduled to take place January 20-23, 2022. Read on to see what's in store for the new event.

10 Fun Things to Do on a Boat

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Ready to hit the water, and searching for fun activities you can do onboard? From watersports, fishing and snorkeling, to camping overnight, scuba diving and dockside dining, here's 10 of the best things you can do on a boat.

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