My first time stepping in as first mate for our boat trip to Rock Hall followed by a fun month long visit [includes video] We keep our boat on the Sassafras River, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. All summer long, we spend our weekends on the boat. Often we take the boat across the...
Family-friendly boat features to look for when choosing the right boat size & style for a family with kids (as seen in Lakeland Boating) Purchasing a boat is certainly a big investment, so you definitely want to make sure that you choose the best possible boat for your family’s boating lifestyle. From how you use...
In a world of uncertainty, kids are yearning for the calming effect of boating All our lives took a detour from normalcy this year as a result of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact on our kids has been no exception. After months of social distancing and adapting to remote schooling, thoughts of the...
Renting a boat with your kids can be a great way to go boating as a family and enjoy a getaway on the water Planning a boat trip with the family is exciting. Although planning entails a lot of considerations before finalizing the rental. Some things to consider may include your capacity to operate the...
Spending a fun day anchored out in your favorite spot is sometimes all kids need for some family boat day fun [as seen in Lakeland Boating with VIDEO] While boats are of course built for cruising, we don’t always want to be on the go. Although we like to plan weekend cruises as a family,...
Bring the whole family to enjoy free admission, free sea trials and the latest boat models from 23 Connecticut dealers at the annual Greenwich Boat Show If you are a boat family in New England you no doubt ready to say goodbye to winter and eagerly anticipate a chance to get back on the water...
Download a free printable coloring page with dolphin swim boat scene for kids who love boating Kids like to color in things, but unfortunately there aren’t many coloring books about boating for boater kids like me. My mother and I had an idea to create downloadable drawings for kids to color in. I like to...
Is it time to give your kids more duties on the boat? Here are some age appropriate jobs for your kids to help out on the boat (as seen in Lakeland Boating magazine) It may seem like just yesterday they were learning to walk and get their “sea legs” on the boat for the first...
Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council hosts book reading of The Amazing Adventures of Boat Girl, emphasizing water safety for kids A few years ago I published a children’s boating book called The Amazing Adventures of Boat Girl (often referred to as simply “Boat Girl”). Boat Girl is a story based on my two daughters...
Creating Memories that Develop a Lifelong Love of Boating for Your Kids Many people in the boating industry like to say “Start them young!” because they know that the best way to develop lifelong boaters is to get them hooked on the boating lifestyle as a kid. Those moments that your kids will remember for...
10 Must-Do Family Boating Activities for Your Boat-Loving Kids this Summer The spring prep is over, your boat is in the water, the school year ends and summer is now in full swing! Are you ready to make it the best summer ever for your kids on the boat? As a new boating season gets...
Get your kids ready for the Best Boating Season Ever! Each new boating season brings the promise of something special. Good times ahead. Anticipation of familiar experiences. Memories in the making. Boating season is FINALLY here and your kids are probably just as excited as you are (if not more) to get back on the...
Boat up on blocks? Keep kids excited [and patient] about boating season while you wait for your boat to get back in the water For most boaters that don’t live in year-round warm climates, boating season eventually comes to an end. A bit of a hiatus. Yes, your boat is probably up on blocks, in...