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.

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Anxiety-Free, Accessible Pontoon Docking

Double Duty
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Penn Battle IV Reel Is Armored Up And Ready For Combat

Double Duty
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All A-Boarding Ladder

All A-Boarding Ladder
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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.
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Destination Florida

What do you picture when you think of Florida? Palm trees, reefs, and rivers? Sunshine and deep blue ocean?
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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.
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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.
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Fly On, Little Wing

When the unthinkable happens, a young sailor has to figure out how to cope with the consequences.
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From Predator To Panic Mode

A fun day of fishing turns from a hot hit to cold fear in seconds.