Heading out on your own fall foliage cruise is the perfect way to enjoy open waterways and beautiful autumn scenery. Check out these top 10 destinations to make the most of your day on the water.

If you’re one of the legions of trailer sailors, you know the advantages of having your boat in your driveway or storage yard instead of in a slip or on a mooring. Storms are not likely to be a concern and bottom paint is of only academic interest.

Boating, like any family activity, is only a “family” activity if all the members are actually involved. If family members are nothing but hostages to Mom and Dad’s hobby, they’ll quickly lose interest. By assigning kids responsibilities aboard you involve them.

The most important thing to know is if you are certain that your trailer is right for your boat.

Ready to teach your kids about water conservation and green boating? Use our guide to educate your kids about eco-friendly, clean boating practices—including beach cleanups, ways to preserve our waterways, catch and release fishing, and shoreline erosion.

One of the easiest and most fun ways to enjoy everything the water has to offer is by taking a ride on a personal watercraft (PWC).

Using a Marine GPS (Global Positioning System) is usually the most efficient, easiest way to navigate a boat. Learn more about how to use your onboard or mobile GPS unit to determine your position, save waypoints, create routes, monitor speed, and set anchor alarms.

All of the shiny (and not-so-shiny) stuff that’s bolted to your boat is called hardware. Fasteners are the screws, nuts and bolts that attach the various pieces of hardware to your boat. Due to their corrosion resistance, stainless steel fasteners are recommended over the bright-finish screws, bolts, and nuts from your local home-improvement store.