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What is Bottom Paint, and Does My Boat Need It?

As a boat owner, you know that keeping the hull clean and clear of marine growth can be a chore. Depending on how long you keep the boat in the water can also make this process more cumbersome as buildup will get worse the longer the boat sits.

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The Echo of Impact

To have ambition is to be motivated and to have a desire for success. We often attribute ambition to individuals with big dreams or high expectations, whether it's getting a higher paying job or meeting a short or long term goal. Robert Youens is certainly an ambitious figure.

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Please Wake Responsibly

The Water Sports Industry Association’s (WSIA) Wake Responsibly campaign is a nationwide education and advocacy initiative designed to promote courteous boating practices while protecting access to waterways. Launched in 2015, the campaign has 10 actively participating manufacturers, an annual budget of $250,000, and just this year expanded into retail stores through a partnership with West Marine.

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Reading the Signs

Cruising Florida’s Gulf Coast, whether you’re running the Intracoastal Waterway, slipping through a pass, or heading offshore, means constantly reading the water. And out here, your most important language isn’t spoken or written in the stars — it’s colored, shaped, and floating in the form of markers and buoys. These forms of boating communication aren’t just suggestions. They are the difference between a smooth ride and running aground.

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So, You Want To Buy a Boat?

You’re ready. You’ve heard all of the nay-sayers and jealous, obnoxious little comments from family and friends and brushed them off. You want to be a boat owner.

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Ask the Expert: The Future of Weather Forecasting

AI weather models are new, but this is also just another weather model at the end of the day.

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News: Discover the Heart of Fort Myers Beach

There’s a new wave of excitement at Salty Sam’s Marina on Fort Myers Beach. Long known as the area’s premier boating destination, Salty Sam’s now offers even more reasons to make this your home port.

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Feature: Slips On Demand

Peer-to-peer dock and slip rentals are on the rise, and a new booking platform called Dockshare is leading the way to solving a major dock space crisis.

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Feature: Wave Worthy

Content creator Camilla Pavan lists her favorite gear to keep on deck.

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Feature: A Boat for Any Mood

At Nautical Boat Club, every day on the water feels like it was made just for you, whether you’re chasing the sun with your fishing crew, gliding through calm waters for a peaceful escape, or turning up the fun with family and friends.

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