A new puppy brings new responsibilities and adventures for boat kids – how we juggle boating with kids and a dog! After years of constant begging from our kids, we finally gave in and got a dog. Our new little pup, a Cavapoo named Gracie, is everything we could have hoped for in a first...
Planning a boat getaway this summer? Try these fun boating activities that both kids and teenagers in your family can enjoy on the boat. Summer is already around the corner. What are your ideas for the perfect summer getaway with the family? Be it night camps, family picnics, boating activities, or simple mealtimes, you’ll never...
The pandemic has been tough on our kids and we look forward to bringing back a sense of normalcy with some family boating this summer As a parent of two young kids, one of the hardest parts of this pandemic has been witnessing the sacrifices our kids have had to make – remote schooling, reduced...
Plan summer boat trips that will be fun & memorable for your kids with marinas, activities and historic towns the whole family can enjoy Every new boating season is an opportunity for our family to revisit our favorite destinations and, hopefully, plan to discover new ones we can cross off our boating bucket list. The...
Encouraging kids to step up to more responsibility while boating – and developing a deeper appreciation for the boat life When our kids were younger their main “job” on-board the boat was to simply listen to the rules while the first mate and captain (mom and dad) would do all the heavy lifting of docking,...
My first time stepping in as first mate for our boat trip to Rock Hall followed by a fun month long visit [includes video] We keep our boat on the Sassafras River, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. All summer long, we spend our weekends on the boat. Often we take the boat across the...
Family-friendly boat features to look for when choosing the right boat size & style for a family with kids (as seen in Lakeland Boating) Purchasing a boat is certainly a big investment, so you definitely want to make sure that you choose the best possible boat for your family’s boating lifestyle. From how you use...
In a world of uncertainty, kids are yearning for the calming effect of boating All our lives took a detour from normalcy this year as a result of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact on our kids has been no exception. After months of social distancing and adapting to remote schooling, thoughts of the...
Renting a boat with your kids can be a great way to go boating as a family and enjoy a getaway on the water Planning a boat trip with the family is exciting. Although planning entails a lot of considerations before finalizing the rental. Some things to consider may include your capacity to operate the...
Spending a fun day anchored out in your favorite spot is sometimes all kids need for some family boat day fun [as seen in Lakeland Boating with VIDEO] While boats are of course built for cruising, we don’t always want to be on the go. Although we like to plan weekend cruises as a family,...
Bring the whole family to enjoy free admission, free sea trials and the latest boat models from 23 Connecticut dealers at the annual Greenwich Boat Show If you are a boat family in New England you no doubt ready to say goodbye to winter and eagerly anticipate a chance to get back on the water...
Download a free printable coloring page with dolphin swim boat scene for kids who love boating Kids like to color in things, but unfortunately there aren’t many coloring books about boating for boater kids like me. My mother and I had an idea to create downloadable drawings for kids to color in. I like to...
Is it time to give your kids more duties on the boat? Here are some age appropriate jobs for your kids to help out on the boat (as seen in Lakeland Boating magazine) It may seem like just yesterday they were learning to walk and get their “sea legs” on the boat for the first...