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...
Are you prepared to invite your kids' friends to the boat? Tips for a safe and fun boat play date for kids. 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...
Spending a fun day anchored out in your favorite spot is sometimes all kids need for some family boat day fun 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...
Download a free printable coloring page with a splashing water boat scene for kids who love boating… and coloring! I love boating, and I know that lots of other kids do too. I love to make pictures of boating scenes that kids can print and color for fun. My first piece was Dolphin Waves....
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...
“Massachusetts Kids Boating Day” will be celebrated for nine days June 2-10, 2018 to promote youth boating and fishing throughout Massachusetts The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) has announced that “Massachusetts KIDS Boating Day” will take place from June 2 to 10, 2018. This important effort encourages and promotes youth boating and fishing events....
Boat up on blocks? Keep kids excited 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,...
Big vs. small boats – choosing the ideal boat size for a family with kids on board Over the years I have seen families with kids on all types of boats in all size ranges… from smaller bow-riders to larger cabin cruisers (even a few that some would categorize as a “yacht”). What size...
(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...
Basic tips to make boating as a family both safe and enjoyable (for you and the kids) A version of this article originally appeared on BoaterLifeOnline.com 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...
Boredom-buster ideas and activities to keep kids entertained on board when you have a rainy boat day Boating is nothing but fun in the sun for kids – the nonstop action of swimming, tubing, fishing and cruising keeps them constantly entertained. But the reality is that not all days are sunny. Sometimes there are...
Find a youth boating course or program in your area to get kids involved on the water Youth boating organizations are a great way to get kids involved on the water. They can learn more about a certain aspect of boating, meet new friends, learn new skills and develop a lifelong love of boating....
From water safety prep to planning summer cruises, get your kids ready for a fun season on the boat For seasonal boaters, there is a lot to do to get ready each year for boating season. Our season may start in April or May, but usually around February or March we are starting to...