{"id":126042,"date":"2024-06-07T16:46:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T16:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/?p=126042"},"modified":"2024-08-21T18:23:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T18:23:30","slug":"top-5-reasons-to-go-boating-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/top-5-reasons-to-go-boating-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Reasons to Go Boating in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Known for being the U.S. boating capital, there are hundreds of reasons to go boating in Florida. Look past the beautiful waters, massive boats, and top-notch fishing and dive into this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve never boated in Florida before, we want to encourage you to grab your life jacket<\/a> and head on the water for a day \u2014 especially if you live there! Here are five of our favorite reasons to boat in Florida. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5 Reasons to Go Boating in Florida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don’t miss out on the fun to be had on the waters in Florida! If you need a good reason to get on on a boat, here are a few. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The Weather<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s always sunny in Florida! The “Sunshine” State<\/a> speaks for itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’re in the right spot if you\u2019re into turquoise waters, boat parties, and fantastic fishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Boating Everywhere<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Florida isn\u2019t just about boating on the coast (as magnificent as it is); it\u2019s also about exploring the 30,000+ lakes that hold huge fish and big adventures like Lake Okeechobee and Lake George.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. An Abundance of Boating Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No matter where you go in Florida, there\u2019s almost always a\u00a0boat launch,\u00a0berth, gear shop, or marina within an hour<\/a> of you! So, whether you need something for your boat, a place to launch<\/a>, or you just want to browse new gear to add to your Christmas list this year, you’re never far from anything boat-related. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida was made for boating!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. It’s a Boating Community<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For some Floridians, having a boat is as common as having a car. You\u2019ll always find people around the boat launch, at boating events, and on the water who love to talk boating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. It’s Easy to Get on the Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easier than you think. Floridians can take the\u00a0approved Florida Boating Safety Course\u00a0<\/a>completely online and confidently hit the water a few hours later! Without a doubt, Florida makes it easy to get out on the water for a good (and safe) time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take Your Boating Safety Course Before Boating in Florida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Well, now we want to go boating. How could you not<\/em> want to go boating in Florida? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s do a recap just to make sure you\u2019ve soaked in all that beneficial boating info: Sunny weather, magnificent boating all across the state, a community of awesome boaters, and all the services you could need to boat with ease \u2014 but don\u2019t just take our word for it; get out there and see for yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You won\u2019t be disappointed!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you head out, make sure you’ve taken and passed your boater education course for Florida<\/a>. The knowledge you’ll gain from a BOATsmart! boating course will help you stay safe on the water and enjoy more boating outings this season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Originally published June 2, 2020. Content most recently reviewed and updated for accuracy and relevancy August 21, 2024. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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