Kids boating activities you can plan ahead to get kids involved and keep them entertained during long boat rides or vacations on the boat. Vacation is something that is unanimously loved by all, and if you choose to involve your kids, the excitement is beyond leaps and bounds. And when your vacation involves boating or...
Category: Family Boating
Our Daughter’s First Boat Show Experience at 2022 Bay Bridge Boat Show on the Chesapeake Bay
Take your daughter to boat show day! Experiencing the business side of boating walking the docks with mom at her first boat show [with VIDEO] Over the years I have been to many boat shows. As a marketer in the boating industry, I went to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show and Miami Boat Shows for...
Boat Trip to Hotel Resort Marina – Was it Worth it?
Are the resort style amenities of a large hotel marina worth the trip? Take a cruise with us to Hyatt Cambridge Hotel and Marina in Maryland This past summer we did our longest cruise ever and stayed at our our first hotel resort marina. Was it worth it? Come along with us and check out...
Boat Trip to Historic Havre de Grace Maryland
Join us on a Chesapeake Bay boat trip to explore the historic waterfront town of Havre de Grace on Susquehanna River A few seasons ago (fall 2018) we decided to spend the night in Havre de Grace, check out the town, climb the Concord Point lighthouse, learn a little about its history and relax in...
A Boy and His Boat: A Story of Sailing, Creativity, and Giving Back
The story of a boy’s love of the ocean and sailing experiences inspired him to build a 60-foot, classically styled, sailing-yacht for future young sailors to experience Boating stories have a special place in history. Great heroes who built ships and fleets would set sail on perilous adventures and live to tell tales of the...
Splish Splash: Tips For Keeping Your Children Safe Around the Water
Water safety tips for kids around boats, lakes, pools and at the dock to keep summer swimming fun safe for your little ones Trips to the marina, long weekends at the lake, and pool parties galore — there is nothing quite like splashing the summer away. As with any summer activity, swimming, boating, and playing...
Ever Wonder What It’s Like To Live on a Boat? Here’s Some Advice From ‘The Boat Fam’
For many, boating is a hobby, but for ‘The Boat Fam,’ it’s truly a way of life Erica and Scott Magdalein and their two boys, Dyess and Lucas, have been living on a boat for over a year, according to Curbed. Now, they’re sharing their boating lifestyle experiences and tips with other boating enthusiasts. The...
Couples Cruising: Tips for Better Communication and Boat Handling Skills
I am proud of my boat handling skills. However, what is more meaningful to me is having taught my crew what to do in ALL the roles on board. On a number of occasions when my first mate/galley steward Theresa and I have returned from a charter, people on the dock or adjacent boats comment...
Father’s Day Boating Activities and Gift Ideas for Dad
A round-up of ideas to celebrate Father’s Day on the boat… with boat-inspired gifts and dad-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy Those iconic “dad moments” that your kids will always remember are most likely happening on your boat. Taking the boat for a cruise, casting a line, digging for clams in the bay… these are the classic...
Top 100 Family Fishing and Boating Spots in the U.S.
America’s best family-friendly locations for fishing and boating in 2015 [INFOGRAPHIC] Fishing is always a fun outdoor activity, both for adults and children alike. Whether you’re a family that’s headed out to fish for the first time or one that has been doing this for a very long time, there’s always something to look forward...
Video of Kid’s Boat Book Interview on Bob’s No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show
The Amazing Adventures of Boat Girl is highlighted on boating industry radio show as a fun children’s book focused on boat safety The new children’s book for boat kids – The Amazing Adventures of Boat Girl – is getting a lot of buzz in the boating industry… and I was thrilled to be invited for a...
Boating Book for Kids Teaches Boat Safety and Fun
The Amazing Adventures of Boat Girl is a children’s book that inspires kids to love the boating lifestyle while emphasizing the importance of boat safety Whether you have a kid who already loves boating, or want to introduce your child to boating, the children’s book The Amazing Adventures of Boat Girl shows children how boating can be both safe and fun....
3 Reasons Your Family will Love Your New Boat
Why owning a boat is more affordable than you think… and a worthwhile investment in your family leisure time Most of us live in the vicinity of a body of water, be it a river, a lake, a sea or an ocean. We are well aware of the opportunities it offers, but actually taking the...
Tips for the Ultimate Boat Swim Platform Jump Photos
Photography tricks for catching great shots of your kids jumping from a boat into the water Last summer my oldest daughter finally got enough confidence to make the leap from our boat’s swim platform into the river. And once she learned how to do it there was no stopping her (except the unfortunate, yet inevitable,...