Boating is all about having fun, and that starts with stocking up on the coolest boating accessories to enhance the fun. From towable tubes to snorkeling gear and so much more, check out our list of eight fun things to have onboard your boat this summer.

Tying up a boat to a dock, slip or pylon is the final step in perfecting your docking skills as a boater. Find out more about how to position your docking lines, and how to utilize cleats (both attached to your boat and to the dock).

Are you new to saltwater fishing? Just getting started with your boating adventures? Check out these basic saltwater fishing tips for beginners: Practice makes perfect As a first step towards perfecting your saltwater fishing skills, consider going on a trip where you can practice alongside more experienced anglers. Fishing party/head boats can also be ideal for this, with dedicated staff that will be delighted to help you through each step of the process, from baiting to reeling. Public fishing piers can also be a good place to pick up basic skills.

Following basic fishing rules and regulations is essential. Doing so ensures that everyone has a great time and that our nation's waterways remain in tip-top shape.

Wakesurfing is the hottest thing in watersports and with good reason. It offers hours of fun on the water and virtually anyone in the boat can do it.

Whether you are an experienced boater or a beginner, these tips will help you protect the shoreline and preserve the environment for future generations.

Spinning Rods - The reel and guides on spinning reels are oriented to the bottom of the rod when properly held. Because the line comes off the reel spool in larger, spiral loops, the first guide of a spinning reel is substantially larger than the rest. This served to "funnel" line into the rest of the line guides, which are progressively smaller toward the tip.