Lifestyle

There’s no question about it: Boating is a lifestyle. Maybe you dream of selling everything, buying a sailboat or powercruiser, and casting off the lines to visit interesting destinations, both near and far. Or maybe you enjoy fishing for food or sport and want to improve your techniques. Or your family enjoys the thrill of watersports. You’ll also find great books and movies about boats and boating, boating education opportunities, the latest boat gear and gadgets, tips for boating with pets, profiles on interesting boaters, and ideas for entertaining on the water.

Anxiety-Free, Accessible Pontoon Docking

Double Duty

Penn Battle IV Reel Is Armored Up And Ready For Combat

Double Duty

All A-Boarding Ladder

Take Me To Your (Fishing) Leader

Most angling tactics call for adding fishing leader to your mainline. But all leaders – and how you attach them – are not created equal.

Two anglers fishing from a center‑console boat underway on open ocean, looking out over the water

Boys in Boats

A Cape Cod striped bass trip becomes the start of a lasting friendship—and a reminder that time on the water creates space for honest conversation, connection, and support when life gets hard

Destination Florida

What do you picture when you think of Florida? Palm trees, reefs, and rivers? Sunshine and deep blue ocean?

Autumn foliage surrounds a winding lake between forested mountains, with misty clouds hanging low over the ridgelines.

Great American National Parks for Boating

Some of the most unforgettable national park experiences happen by boat. Explore alpine lakes, remote islands, and waterways trails can’t reach.

Technology Abounds In The New Boats & Products Of 2026

Self-docking boats, hazard-identifying cameras, a next-gen wireless MOB system, and so many versatile, family-friendly boats for fishing, cruising, and entertaining.

Art At The Helm

From windswept coastlines to inland workshops, artists an craftspeople capture the beauty, history, and textures of life on and around the water in their work.