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Boating Safety, Coast-to-Coast

Do You Need a License to Drive a Boat in Florida?

September 22, 2023
4 min read

For an awesome water adventure, Florida is one of the best places in the country to head out on a boat. With over 12,000 miles of rivers, streams, and canals, over 7,500 lakes, and over 8,000 miles of ocean shoreline, heading out on a vessel is the very sweetest way to spend a Florida day. So, one might wonder: do…

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Boating in Kentucky: Where to Enjoy the Water

Sep 20, 2023

Go boating in Kentucky! It’s easy to get on the water when there are lakes and rivers flowing all throughout the state. Kentucky offers the perfect landscape for boating and fishing!…

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Coast-to-Coast, Lifestyle

The Top Water Activities in New York: A Guide

Sep 13, 2023

New York can be overwhelming, with the continuous buzz of people on the crowded sidewalks and the towering skyscrapers, which give you an overall disconnect with nature. So, why not…

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Boating Safety, Coast-to-Coast

Washington State Boating and Drinking Laws: What You Need to Know

Sep 8, 2023

When it comes to boating in Washington State, it’s all about safety — which often doesn’t include cracking a cold one while out on the water. While drinking and boating…

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Boats + Gear, Coast-to-Coast

A Guide to Washington Boat Registration

Sep 1, 2023

In Washington, most vessels must be properly registered and titled to legally go out on the water, from personal watercraft to motorized boats. Whether you’re an angler or a floater,…

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Boating Safety, Coast-to-Coast

Florida Boating and Drinking Laws: What You Need to Know

August 25, 2023
4 min read

The Sunshine State loves having fun on and off the water. With commercials and country songs that sing about the joy of cracking a cold one on the open waves, it’s easy to think that drinking and boating is simply a way of life during the summertime. However, Florida takes boating safety seriously, and that goes for drinking and boating…

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Coast-to-Coast, Lifestyle

The Best Fall Fishing Lures and Tips

Aug 16, 2023

Fall may be in the air, but boating and fishing season are far from over! The fall season provides plenty of opportunities for a variety of gamefish, such as sunfish,…

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The New York Boat Registration Guide

Aug 11, 2023

Follow these steps to ensure that you’re legally registered to operate a boat in New York State.

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BOATsmart! Answers: How Do I Get My Boating License Quickly?

Aug 4, 2023

Sitting in a weekend-long class with white walls, tennis ball chairs, and middle-school desks while your friends are out boating? To quote my favourite woman of the internet, “Ain’t nobody…

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Coast-to-Coast, Lifestyle

Fall Fishing in Canada: Our Top Tips

Aug 2, 2023

Fishing is one of the best reasons to get out on a boat, especially up here in Canada. In fact, fishing for freshwater fish could be at the top of…

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