Tag: Personal Watercraft

California Boater Card: The New Must-Have for Every Boater Here’s a scenario that’s playing out across California marinas right now: You’re backing your boat down the launch ramp, excited for a perfect day on the water, when a California State Parks officer walks over with a simple question: “Can I see your California Boater Card?” If your answer is anything...

Are You a First Time Captain? Navigate the Waters Like a Pro Congratulations on joining the ranks of boat owners! So you’ve bought your first boat—congrats! As a first time captain, you’re stepping into a new world of adventure on the water. But before you drift off into daydreams of perfect sunsets and impromptu swimming stops, let’s talk reality: the learning curve for new...

Boating with Children: The Ultimate Guide to Safe, Unforgettable Water Adventures Boating with children creates magic on the water. Pure and simple. It transforms ordinary outings into lifetime memories. But here’s the catch—success doesn’t just happen. Planning does. Those Instagram-worthy family voyages? The ones where everyone’s smiling instead of screaming? They demand...

How to Dock a Boat (Without Becoming a Viral Video) Learning how to dock a boat is the maritime equivalent of a high-wire act—performed with an attentive marina audience. It’s that moment when your casual day on the water transforms into a test of precision as you guide several tons of fiberglass into a space barely larger than the boat itself. Think about it: nobody gathers around to...

Do You Really Need Boat Insurance? (The Answer Won’t Make You Squirm) Do you need boat insurance? If you’re reading this, you’re probably weighing whether that extra monthly expense is worth it – or if it’s just another financial anchor dragging behind your new seafaring investment. Here’s what might surprise you: In 48 states, there’s no legal requirement to...

How Much Does Boat Insurance Cost? A Complete Guide for Boaters You bought a boat for the ultimate freedom. Those perfect moments when it’s just you, the open water, and endless possibility. Then reality check — “how much does boat insurance cost?” Suddenly, it’s not all wind in your hair and the horizon stretching out before you. It’s not all that bad. Freedom...

Boating Safety Tips That Matter (Even More Than Looking Cool) Boating safety tips won’t make you Instagram famous. They won’t get you a date. And they certainly won’t make you the life of the floating party. But here’s the truth that 310,000 new powerboat owners are about to learn the hard way: the water doesn’t care about your social media strategy. It’s your...