Paddle sports continue uptick in watersports participation

The annual Watersports Participation Survey has shown watersports participation is still rising after a pandemic boom saw UK participation rise dramatically The increase in people participating in watersports in the UK during the Covid 19 pandemic – when restrictions on international travel reduced overseas holiday options – continued to build in 2022 despite those restrictions […]

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A Tale of Two Ports

Photo by Spencer Reagan/Shutterstock The joys of boating and summer fun are waiting at Waukegan and Winthrop Harbor. By Gregory Harutunian Point your compass to northeastern Illinois, just below the Wisconsin state border along the Lake Michigan shores. The ports of Waukegan and Winthrop Harbor boast histories extending back to the days of fur traders, […]

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Catamaran sailing: can you fast track multihull skills?

An intensive course promises a fast-track ticket to skippering a catamaran. Helen Fretter goes catamaran sailing to find out more Can one week change your life? That’s a whole lot of pressure to put on a holiday. But for a surprising number of graduates of the Nautilus Sailing catamaran sailing course, that’s exactly what their […]

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The Gold Coast

Photo Adobe Stock Its tree-lined streets, abundance of sidewalk cafes and powerful connection to the water give Oakville, Ontario, a distinctive Mediterranean vibe. But there’s more to this Port of Call than just its joyous, Côte d’Azur feel. By Craig Ritchie Located on the north shore of Lake Ontario midway between Toronto and Hamilton, the […]

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2023 Boat Buyers Guide: Gear

Fishing Accessories Frabill Witness Net Courtesy Frabill Frabill Witness Net Frabill gives you the ability to net, weigh and measure your catch easily with the new Witness net. The innovative net won the Best in Category award at ICAST 2022, thanks to the integrated scale that provides a weight nearly instantly and minimizes stress on […]

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How to Prepare Your Boat For The Great Loop

Thousands of boats have completed America’s Great Loop circumnavigation of the Eastern U.S. If you want to join them, here’s some info to get you started. Feeling Loopy? Thousands of boats have completed America’s Great Loop circumnavigation of the Eastern U.S. If you want to join them, here’s some info to get you started. It […]

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Best Paddleboards for Beginners

We’ve tested and reviewed some of the best paddleboards for beginners and you know what? They’re all pretty darned good fun! The best paddleboard for beginners has two main qualities, they’re stable and they’re easy to assemble. We have tested a variety of the best inflatable paddleboards for beginners to get a real feel for […]

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Fishing From a Stand-Up Paddleboard

Of all the ways to target different species of fish, none seems as unique as stepping on a paddleboard. Here’s why. The concept of minimalism simply means restricting yourself to the basic necessities and being as streamlined and efficient as possible, and this becomes particularly apparent in paddleboard fishing. Fishing from a boat allows for […]

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BOTE Launches New Hangout Suite

BOTE, the manufacturer of paddleboard, kayak and water lifestyle products, has rolled out its new Hangout Suite, a collection of eight modular pieces that can be enjoyed individually or combined to create epic, customized spots for relaxing with friends and family. The eight pieces in BOTE’s Hangout Suite include the Hangout 240, Hangout 120, Hangout […]

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