Sailing with kids and toddlers can be a great activity for the whole family, but it also takes a bit of time and patience. Follow these 10 tips when teaching your kids about sailing and sailboats—including life jacket safety, sailing basics, and understanding wind direction.

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The wind is blowing and you’re boating. Should you retreat for calmer waters? If it’s choppy but safe, no. Experts say fish are easiest to find along shores taking the full brunt of the breeze. Here’s how to take advantage of a good situation.

This is a guest post by Jake Owen. I love to boat. Nothing beats being out in the sunshine cruising with the wind in your hair. Even when I’m on tour, I love to get on the water and relax. A lot of my songs are inspired by what it feels like to be on […]

From the Southernmost Point in the United States, to the Florida Gulf Coast, the Atlantic Ocean, and across the Panhandle, we’ve outlined the top 10 best places to explore by boat in Florida.

One of the best bits of boating advice I’ve ever heard was from a crusty old fishing guide as we headed out of a marina near Key West, Florida. As we carefully navigated through the notoriously shallow waters, he pointed to a group of birds walking in the water only a few yards away from […]

Boating, like any family activity, is only a “family” activity if all the members are actually involved

Looking for the best boat songs for your onboard playlist? We've compiled the ultimate boating playlist, packed full with timeless classics from artists like Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, the Beach Boys, Bruce Springsteen and more. Get ready to turn up the volume!

If you live (and fish) near the coast, you always have to be aware of (and plan around) the ebb and flow of tides. And what can make your fishing expedition even more challenging is that tides don’t just make the water go up and down, they actually change the feeding habits of the fish […]