The process for buying a boat during the COVID-19 pandemic raises a lot of questions for prospective boat buyers. Our special-edition boat shopping guide will address those questions involving safety concerns, tips on working with a boat dealer while social distancing, and how to schedule appointments, sea trials and drop-offs.

If you enjoy bass fishing, there’s no doubt you’ve heard a lot of information—and misinformation—through the years. Let’s set the record straight about these bass fishing myths.

These days women are increasingly researching boats online and are keen to take the wheel themselves. They’re also a driving force on the industry side. Read on to learn more about these five strong, women boaters who are among those making waves, and worth your attention.

Female boaters are not only increasingly buying boats for themselves, they're also taking the helm of boating businesses. Research also shows that there is a rise of women participating in both boating and fishing—check out our Women's Guide to Boating to learn more.

Dealing with draw bridges takes some knowledge of how the system works and knowing what you are looking for, especially at night.

Analyze your budget situation to determine if you can afford to buy new. If you’re not sure what your budget can afford, do some shopping at your local dealership or at the boat show, and/or speak with your financial institution/lender about available rates and what you can afford. Once you’ve determined if new or used is the right/best route, then start to do your homework via website research, onsite dealership visits, etc. The most important thing: Get Started! Your sailing adventure awaits!

Learn how you can get your kids involved in family boating fun with these helpful tips.

Learning how to water ski can be simple and fun by just following a few basic steps. Our beginner's guide will help you determine what equipment you'll need, what type of boat to use, and how to get up on skis for the very first time.

If you’re like most fishermen, you’re always looking for new ways to hook the “Big One.” While I can’t promise you’ll come in with more fish than fish stories, I can talk about ways to tip the scales in your favor.