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River Rafting Tips from the Pros

Western River Expeditions has been putting people and rafts on rivers since 1961 and they’ve seen it all. To help out the novice rafters, they’ve compiled the following list of nine tips for the beginner when it comes to rafting. Pack like a minimalist You really won’t need a third pair of pants or additional sneakers. […]

How To Prep Your Boat For Winter: Full Or Empty Tank?

BoatUS has some tips learned from fuel industry insiders on how to store a boat with E-10 gasoline (containing 10% ethanol) over the winter. Nearly full tank or nearly empty tank? That is the big question facing boaters as they prep for the long hibernation. The concern is ethanol – an octane enhancing gasoline additive […]

Finding The Right Boat Trailer For Weekends At The Lake

Boat trailers are a boat owner’s most important asset. If you plan to move your boat around with you, then you need to make sure you have the right boat trailer to suit your needs. This can be difficult, because boat trailers are as diverse as the boats themselves. As a result, you should do […]

NEWS: 2020 Yields 13-Year High for US Boat Sales

With heightened interest in outdoor recreation activities and ways to social distance, consumer demand for new boats surged across the country in 2020. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), representing North American recreational boat, engine and marine accessory manufacturers, reports that retail unit sales of new powerboats in the U.S. increased last year by an estimated 12 […]

5 Tips For Cold Weather Kayaking

Just because summer has ended, that doesn’t mean you can’t still head out on the water and enjoy a fun day of kayaking. Many enthusiasts still spend plenty of time in their boats even through the winter. While it may be colder and take a bit more preparation and attention to your safety, kayaking is […]

Water Safety Tips

During the final stretch of summer, it’s useful to be reminded of the important of water safety. Whether you are out on the water kayaking, boating or fishing, you should always put safety first by never underestimating weather, water conditions or the value of a life jacket. No matter what kind of water you are […]

Boaters Need More Cautions About E15 Fuels

Now that it’s summer, many are out on the water with their boats and it’s common to see recreational boats being filled up at gas stations. However, many don’t know the correct fuel type for boats – and making sure the right fuel gets in the boat’s tank isn’t always assured. Data reports that about […]