Getting started in competitive water sports is easier than you think. A common misconception is that in order to compete in any of USA Water Ski's 800-plus competitions, you need to be an expert. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

Your trailer exists so that it can be rolled into the water whenever and wherever you want. Keeping it waterproof allows you to keep doing the boating you love.

Nothing is harder on your boat than neglect, and neglect is exactly what recreational boats are subjected to when cold weather settles in. But proper lay-up techniques can minimize the ill effects winter disuse will have on your boat.

Mariners who spend a lot of time on the water, along with electronics dealers and manufacturers share their tips.

Some 15 million Americans list saltwater fishing as one of their preferred recreational activities. In some respects, saltwater is a misnomer; marine might be a better term... Many of this country’s finest non-freshwater fishing venues are only partially salty. Additionally, many of the most prized sport fishing species--salmon, steelhead trout, shad, and striped bass--are anadromous--they breed in fresh water, spend part of their life in the ocean, and then move back to fresh water to spawn.

What’s the best way to have stress-free fun aboard your boat in 2021? With these pro tips from real Sea Tow captains, you can pull off the dock knowing you have all the safety angles covered and there’s no reason for worry while you’re out on the water.

If you’re shopping for an affordable pontoon boat, these top 10 picks are must-see options. You'll find the best value for reasonable prices on fishing pontoons, watersports-focused pontoons, small pontoons and more—determine your budget, and find your favorite.

We live in a society of laws. And with laws come a special subset of our species-lawyers. They need to eat, too. And they get to because any time something goes wrong, someone is always looking for someone else to blame. Hence, our community based on laws has become a society of litigation. This extends all the way out to the water, even when you're doing something as innocuous as enjoying your boat on a sunny summer weekend.

There are few things that can bring a family together like quality time in the great outdoors. This summer, you can enjoy the wonders of nature while teaching your child a time-honored pastime by attending a learn-to-fish even on a wildlife refuge. The full list of events is below and they are happening all across […]

Sailing trips are a great value, especially when splitting costs with another family