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Great Liveaboard Communities Share Common Traits
Part of what makes living aboard a boat so desirable is the community you call home. Find out what traits to look for when you’re deciding where to ...
May 18, 2026
Living
5 Ways to Build Excitement for Boating Season
The season is coming. Now’s the time to learn a new skill, try a new on-the-water activity, or get reacquainted with your charts. Be more ready than...
Mar 18, 2026
Living
Stay Warm During Winter on Liveaboard Boats
A lot of people dream of living aboard a boat, enjoying life on the water year-round. But what if that boat is located in a cold-weather climate? Find...
Jan 14, 2026
Living
Teach Your Family to Be Better Boaters This Winter
National Mentoring Month is a great time to impart your boating knowledge to others. You can start with your family...
Jan 5, 2026
Living
Smart Boaters Use the Offseason to Improve Their Skills
Improve your boating skills during the offseason when you can’t use your boat. Study charts, tie knots, create float plans, and more...
Jan 1, 2026
Living
Do You Have a Favorite Day on the Water? I Do.
Would it surprise you to learn my favorite day on the water involved as much failure as success? Well, it did. And I use those lessons many years late...
Dec 19, 2025
Living
9 Great Gift Ideas for Boaters
Are you looking for gift ideas for towable tube enthusiasts, anglers, and children in your boating life? We have some great ideas. Take a look...
Nov 24, 2025
Living
Captain Sandy Reflects on Being Thankful for the Water
I can’t overstate how grateful I am for the career I have built on the water. Being a captain has taught me leadership, humility, and patience, and ...
Nov 19, 2025
Living
Onboard Dog Accessories to Keep Your Pup Comfortable
Keep your four-legged first mate dry, hydrated, shaded, and safe with a few onboard accessories. Don’t make them ruff it...
Oct 8, 2025
Living
Be a Better Marina Neighbor by Observing 7 Rules
Let’s observe National Good Neighbor Day on Sept. 28 and every day. Make your marina as neighborly as possible by combining courtesy and common sens...
Sep 12, 2025
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