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...
Category: Kid boaters
Play Dates for Kids’ Friends at the Boat
Are you prepared to invite your kids' friends to the boat? Tips for a safe and fun boat play date for kids. [As seen in Lakeland Boating] Our boat time is all about family time, but we also really enjoy inviting friends to the boat. Sharing a piece of our boat life with our “land...
World Oceans Day Art Contest for Kids
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”...
Raised on the Water: Inspiring the Next Generation of Boaters
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...
Summer Bucket List for Boat-Loving Kids
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...
Spring Boat Prep for Kids
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...
Sun Protection Tips and Gear for Kids on Boats
Summer fun in the sun can also mean not so fun sunburn. There is nothing worse than a painful sunburn on the boat… not to mention the long term effects sunburns can have on our skin. As parents we always have to balance our kid’s summertime fun with the need to protect their skin. It...
Kicking off a New Boating Season for Kids
(mouse over to PIN this image on Pinterest!) Tips to get kids ready for an awesome boating season this summer Bottom painted… check. Boat washed & waxed… check. Batteries charged… check. All systems ready to go! Boating season is FINALLY here and your kids are probably just as excited as you are to get back on the water....
Reinforce Boat Safety for Kids with National Water Safety Month in May
Teach kids about water safety around any body of water – including rivers, lakes, bays, oceans and swimming pools Kids are naturally drawn to water during the summer. Whether you are out on your boat or you are relaxing by the marina swimming pool, your kids are surrounded by water. So the month of May...
Safe Boating Tips as a Family with Kids
Basic tips to make boating as a family both safe and enjoyable (for you and the kids) Boating can be one of the most enjoyable ways to spend time together as a family. Family boating is a great way to slow down the pace of your daily life – getting back to nature, cruising to...
Freshwater Fish Coloring Book for Kids in English and Spanish
Bilingual “Color a Fish” coloring book offers first Spanish/English Boating Safety Sidekicks activity book for children For many boat kids, fishing and boating go hand in hand. And when they are not fishing or cruising they are likely to be spending their down time coloring or drawing. The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) and the Recreational...
Cruising up the Great Barrier Reef
Exploring the islands along the Great Barrier Reef as Sydney, a liveaboard boater kid in Australia, continues cruising the world I haven’t caught up with blogging for a while and one of the reasons: we’ve been out of wifi range… and the second reason: we’ve been very busy exploring deserted islands. So since my...
The Amazing Adventures of Boat Girl Book for Kids
Boat Girl children’s book on boating inspires both girls and boys to love the boating lifestyle, teaches boat safety and captures memories on the water The Amazing Adventures of Boat Girl is a fun and educational book designed to teach kids (both boys and girls) about the adventures of boating while reinforcing boat safety practices on...