Barb Hansen — who manages Southwest Florida Yachts, yacht charters and Florida Sailing & Cruising School — weighs in with advice on how to buy a boat. She oughta know.

In this post, Jenny Anderson shares a list of boats that are compact enough to fit in your car trunk or camper.

Johana Reyes, Director of Digital Strategy & Operations at the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), was recently named one of Boating Industry’s Women Making Waves. The list recognizes 30 female leaders, selected from more than 100 nominees, who are making great contributions to the success and growth of the marine industry.

Marie Rogers, first black woman commodore of Los Angeles Yacht Club, recently was honored with 2021 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award. Learn more about this remarkable woman who says, “Sailing is an amazing metaphor of how to get along.”

The Water Sports Foundation reports the there are more than 400,000 new boat owners. Here are helpful boating tips for holiday weekends and really, anytime, to have a safe experience.

Vera Koo describes a kayaking outing in Hawaii that should have been fun, but turned into chaos. Find out why.

Do you know how to be found in an emergency? BoatUS offers five tips to speed up the search and rescue process.

BoatUS has what you need to prepare for the
2021 Atlantic hurricane season.

National Safe Boating Week is May 22-28. Here are 3 simple tips from BoatUS Foundation to make this boating season safer.

With program sponsorship from the Boat Owners Association of The United States, here’s how boaters can get a vessel safety inspection this boating season.

Are you ready for the boating season? Check out this essential spring commissioning checklist from our friends at BoatUS.

Barb Hansen manages Southwest Florida Yachts and gives tips on packing for successful cruising vacations.

Do you have any anglers or boaters in your life? You’ll enjoy this list of 10 gift ideas, from our friends at TakeMeFishing.org.

Enjoy the benefits of nature with these 6 fun things to do outside, alone, or with family and friends, from TakeMeFishing.org.

If you’re browsing the small fishing boats market and just beginning your research, you’ll want read this list from TakeMeFishing.org.

Kayaking in the fall? Find out how to dress appropriately for autumn outdoor activities on the water.

We believe in safety first. When we found this article, ‘How To Choose A PFD Or Life Jacket’ we knew we had to share it.

In the midst of Staycation 2.0, we find cruisers vacationing within an easy drive of their homes. Find out what they’ve been up to lately.

We’re sure you’ll love these summer family outdoor activities that you can enjoy while keeping your family safe, healthy, and happy.

Polarized sunglasses are not only useful for fishing or for sports; in fact, they offer great protection for everyday life, too.

With a little planning, a family canoe trip can be an adventure. Here are some considerations for a canoe float with the family.

It’s time to gear up, get out and leave worry in your wake. Find out where to Get On Board near you at Take Me Fishing and Discover Boating.

At TakeMeFishing you will find all the fishing & boating resources you need to get on board and create your own adventure.

We love this all inclusive beginners guide to kayaking from Nature Sport Central. They share everything you need to know about kayaks.

Kids are home, which means free time to run around outside playing. Here are some of those summer activities for kids from TakeMeFishing.org.

Given the situation at hand, Barb Hansen of “View from the Marina” believes the emerging popularity of staycations should be no surprise.

Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week June 6-14 with safety in mind. Follow social distancing guidelines and safety tips.

PlayCleanGo Awareness Week educates outdoor enthusiasts on how to enjoy outdoor activities without unintentionally spreading invasive species.

Is it raining outside? We love these fun indoor activities for kids that help build outdoor skills from our friends at TakeMeFishing.org.

“Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” University returns to the Gulf Coast June 27-28 for their inshore saltwater fishing seminar at Bass Pro Shops.