Navigation Buoys and Channel Markers 101: What Do the Red & Green Markers Indicate?

As boaters we have plenty of channel markers, buoys, and aids indicating everything from channels to no wake zones.

How to Dock a Pontoon Boat

A pontoon boat is a different breed of boat that comes with some quirks that can make it a little challenging to dock.

Boaters, Did You Make Santa’s Naughty or Nice List?

Little kids aren’t the only ones who need a reminder or two at this point in the year to behave better.

Maneuvering Your Boat in Different Conditions: Assessing Wind & Current

Boats are subjected to outside influences including wind and current—sometimes both at once—which will affect how and where the boat moves.

Boat Ramp Etiquette 101

Every boater should know the Rules of the Road—or what's also come to be known as basic "boating etiquette" for safe, courteous navigation—before pulling away from the dock.

5 Tips for Boatgating: How to Tailgate on Your Boat

Whether you’re cruising to a waterfront stadium on game day or cruising to a raft-up of boaters all cheering for the same team with the game on TV, you’re going to want to do some boatgating.

Rafting Up 101: How to Safely Raft Up with Other Boats

There are dozens of ways to enjoy party time on your boat, but one of the best is undoubtedly rafting up with other boats and celebrating the boating lifestyle together.

5 Ways to Beat the Labor Day 'End of Summer' Blues

There's still a lot of boating left to be done! Beat the Labor Day boating blues with these five fun facts.

Boat Handling: 5 Ways to Improve Your Boating Skills

Follow these six boat handling tips to ensure a tip of the hat comes with those friendly waves whenever you find yourself on the water.

7 Ways to Get In on America’s New Favorite Activity: Boating

Here’s how you can get in on the fun of boating, whether you want to try it for a day or a week, or become an owner yourself.