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SEABOB Launches Its Biggest Coast-to-Coast US Lakes & Oceans Tour
This summer, SEABOB, the world leader in electric water scooters, is taking the SEABOB F9 on an epic 10,000-mile coast-to-coast journey across America. In partnership with Aquabanas and Otter-Bike, the SEABOB Lakes & Oceans Tour 2026 will visit 22 states, bringing live in-water demonstrations to some of the country’s most iconic boating destinations.
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.
Practical, Purposeful, Powerful
Sailfish Boats proudly introduces the all-new 252 Center Console (CC), the next evolution in its legendary center console lineup. Designed for top tier performance, innovation, and comfort, the 252 CC is as versatile as it is refined.
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.
Cruising Guide for the GIWW
The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW), stretching from Brownsville, TX, to Ft. Myers, FL, with an open-water gap between Carrabelle and Tarpon Springs, FL, offers a unique cruising experience.
A Whole New Spectrum
Metro Marine Lighting, manufacturer of premium marine lighting solutions, today announced the launch of its F-Series Full Spectrum Underwater Lights, the newest addition to its lineup of marine lights with industry-first, patented anti-biofouling and anti-condensation technologies.
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.
The “Lo-Down”: Bonita Springs & Estero
Bonita Springs and Estero are very much shaped by the water — it’s not just something you look at here, it’s how you experience the area. You’ve got Estero Bay, which is one of the most beautiful and ecologically rich estuaries in Florida, surrounded by mangroves, back bays, and winding waterways that all eventually lead you out to the Gulf.
The Ins and Outs of Inlets
By the time Michael G realized his mistake, it was almost too late. He had trusted his navigation app to route him from Brunswick Georgia to the marina on nearby Jekyll Island. The app routed him out into the Atlantic via St. Simon’s Inlet and back into St. Andrews Inlet.
Shoring Up with Hurricane Preparations: Seawalls & Moorings Edition
Preparing your seawall for the next hurricane needs to be done well in advance of any storm.
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