The 2019 Fall Annapolis Boat Shows kickoff on Oct. 3-6 with the United States Powerboat Show, and then the following week with the United States Sailboat Show taking place from Oct. 10-14. Get ready for both Chesapeake Bay events with our boat show preview guide.

They say you always remember your first love. You always remember your first sail, too. What will yours be like? Here’s what happens during a typical sail. Chances are, the boat will be on a mooring, a heavy, permanent anchor. Boats on moorings point into the wind, ideal for hoisting sails.

The 2019 Progressive Tampa Boat Show kicks off Sept. 6-8 and is packed full with new boats, accessories, and activities for the whole family. When you need a break from the action, use our guide to explore the local restaurant and cultural scene in downtown Tampa, FL.

New to boating? Whether you just bought a boat of your very own, you're renting a boat for the day, or you're heading out on a friend or family member's boat, here are some tips that will help ensure it’s a fun, safe, and rewarding experience.

When you start sailing, you’ll navigate by looking where you want to go, and going there. Some people spend their whole sailing careers that way. But it’s a good idea to learn at least basic navigation— to be able to read a chart, plot a course and steer accurately by compass. It’s easy to learn, and you don’t need much in the way of math skills. If you take a sailing course, the curriculum will include all the above, and more.

Water absorbs body heat 25 times faster than air, so unless you’re frolicking in a hot tub that’s set above 98.6 degrees (body temperature), you’re going to get cold.

Skiffs are some of the most popular boats around, and once you get to know how pleasant life can be in a skiff, it’s no wonder why. Would a skiff boat be the best boat of choice for your needs? Read on to learn more about these simple, small boats.

Before catching fish, anglers must locate them. Unless you live in the middle of the great southwestern deserts there should be a body of fishable water within an hour of your home. You can find fish nearly anywhere there is a body of water large enough to provide food, oxygen and cover. If you have a boat, your choice of angling locations gets even larger.

Learn how to get up on your first try with these beginner wakeboarding tips. Find out what equipment you need to ride, consult our wakeboard sizing chart, discover what type of wake boat is right for you, and compare the differences between wakeboarding and wakesurfing.