Explore boats, RVs, gear, and family fun at the 2026 Discover Boating Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow. Visit this guide to learn more about the upcoming show

The 2019 Progressive Tampa Boat Show kicks off Sept. 6-8 and is packed full with new boats, accessories, and activities for the whole family. When you need a break from the action, use our guide to explore the local restaurant and cultural scene in downtown Tampa, FL.

When is the best time to buy a boat: spring, summer, fall, or winter? Before you take the plunge, consider these factors: where you live, when new models are released, when there's a local boat show, and when dealers and boat builders release incentives.

Save these key 2026 boating dates! Don’t miss National Safe Boating Week, Memorial Day, the First Day of Summer, and more on your boating calendar.

Looking for the best boating gifts? Our 2025 boater gift guide highlights top gifts, including practical, fun, and personalized boating gifts.

Watch as pro wakeboarders perform spectacular tricks and stunts on 160' landing pool. Unlike on-the-water competitions where the riders are 100 feet away on the lake, this is up-in-your-face action with riders blasting 20-ft airs off the kicker right on the show floor.

Plan ahead… There are a lot of choices. Allow enough time to explore many different types of boats, and several different brands within each category… This is a big investment that will change your life.

It’s not off-season for boaters—It’s planning season!
What can boaters do to help them through the long wait for the next boating season? If your boat comes out of the water shortly after Labor Day, there are many things you can do to get through the long six months before you see your boat again. Planning now for next season can ensure you’re ready to get out on the water as soon as next year’s boating season begins.