Is it safe to take a baby on a boat?...What type of baby boat gear do I need?... and other questions about bringing a baby on board your boat As a new parent (or even new grandparent), it’s only natural to be nervous about taking your new baby on a boat. That anxiety is probably...
Follow these important sun safety tips to protect your kids from the harmful rays of summer while boating or on the water (as seen in Lakeland Boating) Soaking in the afternoon sun as it glistens on the lake is one of the many joys we experience boating. In fact, it’s the idea of “more fun...
How to choose the right life jackets for your boat kids by age and weight Water safety should be every parent’s primary concern around the water or on a boat. Balancing your kid’s desire for fun with your need for safety can be a tricky yet essential goal to achieve. The start of each new boating...
West Marine invites young artists to send original artwork inspired by the 2017 World Oceans Day theme, “Our Oceans, Our Future” Kids ages 5-18 are invited to create and submit their own original artwork inspired by the 2017 World Oceans Day theme — “Our Oceans, Our Future!” World Oceans Day – “Earth Day for the oceans”...
Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council hosts book reading of The Amazing Adventures of Boat Girl, emphasizing water safety for kids A few years ago I published a children’s boating book called The Amazing Adventures of Boat Girl (often referred to as simply “Boat Girl”). Boat Girl is a story based on my two daughters...
Creating Memories that Develop a Lifelong Love of Boating for Your Kids Many people in the boating industry like to say “Start them young!” because they know that the best way to develop lifelong boaters is to get them hooked on the boating lifestyle as a kid. Those moments that your kids will remember for...
10 Must-Do Family Boating Activities for Your Boat-Loving Kids this Summer The spring prep is over, your boat is in the water, the school year ends and summer is now in full swing! Are you ready to make it the best summer ever for your kids on the boat? As a new boating season gets...
Educational and fun, boat kids learn about maritime signal flags, Morse code and more in beautifully produced keepsake book A complimentary copy of the book "Alpha, Bravo, Charlie: The Complete book of Nautical Codes" was provided to BoaterKids.com in exchange for an unbiased review on this site. My kids are always excited about boats and...
We focus a lot on boat safety for kids, but as parents are we always setting the best example for our kids on the water? Yes, kids should wear life jackets when walking down the dock, cruising on a boat (particularly a smaller boat) or even when you are anchored out swimming in the water…...
Get your kids ready for the Best Boating Season Ever! Each new boating season brings the promise of something special. Good times ahead. Anticipation of familiar experiences. Memories in the making. Boating season is FINALLY here and your kids are probably just as excited as you are (if not more) to get back on the...
Baby Boat Gear: Top 10 Must-Have Baby Products for Your Boat A round-up of essential baby boat gear & products you should have when bringing a baby or infant on a boat... why you need them AND our favorite product picks! As parents we know very well that babies need a lot of stuff. Sleeping gear,...
Boat up on blocks? Keep kids excited [and patient] about boating season while you wait for your boat to get back in the water For most boaters that don’t live in year-round warm climates, boating season eventually comes to an end. A bit of a hiatus. Yes, your boat is probably up on blocks, in...
The end of boating season tends to sneak up on everyone… including our kids. Why does the season have to go by so fast? Seems like one day they are having a jumping contest off the swim platform and then the next day they are packing it up for the winter. There is no doubt...