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Loading ...Much of the boating in South Florida will take you along or across the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). The ICW also known as “The Ditch” is comprised of four segments — Gulf Coast, Carrabelle, FL to Brownville, TX; a second section of the Gulf Coast from Tarpon Springs to Fort Myers; the Atlantic which runs from [...]
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Traveling the ICW
Much of the boating in South Florida will take you along or across the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). The ICW also known as “The Ditch” is comprised of four segments — Gulf Coast, Carrabelle, FL to Brownville, TX; a second section of the Gulf Coast from Tarpon Springs to Fort Myers; the Atlantic which runs from [...]
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There’s No Place Like Florida for Boating
Are you planning a visit to the Sunshine State with the intent to do some boating while you’re there? If so, you’ll soon realize that boating in Florida is like no other boating you’ll ever do anywhere in the U.S. With literally dozens and dozens of fantastic boating locations from which to choose, even the [...]
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Tips for Rafting Up Boats
Rafting up your boat can serve two purposes – it can either provide you a docking place when the boat slips are already full or it can be seen strictly as a social activity. Either way you look at it, rafting up can be fun but keep in mind there are unwritten rules and rafting [...]
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Best Onboard Boating Snacks and Meals for Day Trips
When you’re enjoying a day of boating fun, it’s no fun to think about last minute meals and snacks. It’s easy to plan ahead with these great ideas for the best onboard snacks and meals for day trips. Prepare ahead of time onboard snack ideas: Cold meat and cheeses, to be served with a variety [...]
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SeaTow Proudly Serves Boaters Around all of Florida
Very similar to AAA and other roadside and towing services for automobiles, Sea-Tow is for individuals on the water. Sea-Tow helps all kinds of boaters, such as recreational, fishing, and even skiing, in virtually all waterways. Sea-Tow memberships also include various discounts to marine related businesses, marinas, and restaurants. The primary and main benefit of [...]
Florida By Water Expands Its Boating Network Jacksonville FL., November 14, 2011 – Florida By Water, the number one boating destination guide in the state, is pleased to announce the purchase of the BoatFlorida.com network. BoatFlorida is one of Florida’s leading online boating communities, encompassing more than 20 individual regionally-based boating sites. The merger of [...]
The 2011 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show ended on Halloween. If you didn’t go, I’m sure you witch you had. I attended the first two days before the rain started. My wife thought it would be too depressing to go, so she stayed home. She’s upset because I won’t buy her a new boat. The good [...]
Fishing Key West was made legendary by Ernest Hemingway back in the early parts of the 20th Century. He was known for fishing Key West waters in the Florida Straights, which lie between Cuba and Key West. His main prey was the giant blue marlin, although there are numerous large and small game fish species [...]
Whether you are new to the Port Charlotte area or just visiting, if you have access to a boat, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda waterways provide endless opportunities for fun in the Florida sun! As an added bonus, Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico both also offer excellent fishing. Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda [...]
When you boat Pensacola waters, you have access to great fishing, too. Fishing Pensacola and other locations along Florida’s Panhandle is an amazing experience because of the excellent variety of fish you will find. The Gulf waters are home to tuna, amberjack, billfish, dolphin, red snapper, and wahoo (amongst many other species). Pensacola Bay and [...]
Ponce Inlet in Volusia County, FL, is one of the most beautiful areas of the state. When you boat Ponce Inlet waterways, you’ll find yourself surrounded by incredible wildlife and with easy access to some great area fishing. In fact, Ponce Inlet is lauded has having some of the best ocean fishing in the state. [...]
If you own a boat and either live in Florida or bring the boat with you when you visit, chances are good that you may stick primarily to the comfortable when it comes to finding a spot for boating in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville area, however, has some incredible state parks that are worth the exploration – [...]
When you boat Fort Myers waterways, hopefully you remember to bring your rod and reel when you head out. If you enjoy fishing, Cape Coral area offers great fishing excursions for every skill level of angler. Headed out on the boat? Fort Myers area has a lot to offer. Cape Coral waters have so much [...]
A phenomenal sunny opening day for the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show as press and many early attendees lined up to visit 1,087 exhibitors sprawling over 3 million square feet with a total value of over $3 billion. Organizers and exhibitors remain optimistic. The CEO of FLIBS organizer Show Management, Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III, told the [...]
