Lifestyle

There’s no question about it: Boating is a lifestyle. Maybe you dream of selling everything, buying a sailboat or powercruiser, and casting off the lines to visit interesting destinations, both near and far. Or maybe you enjoy fishing for food or sport and want to improve your techniques. Or your family enjoys the thrill of watersports. You’ll also find great books and movies about boats and boating, boating education opportunities, the latest boat gear and gadgets, tips for boating with pets, profiles on interesting boaters, and ideas for entertaining on the water.

Person holding a Tower of the Year award plaque in front of a TowBoatU.S. step‑hull boat backdrop.

TowBoatUS Savannah Named Tower Of The Year

Dana Rutland of TowBoatU.S. Savannah shares the emotion, teamwork, and service values behind his 2026 Tower of the Year Award.

Cartoon illustration of a boater falling into the water between a dock and a sailboat during a docking mishap.

Between A Dock And A Wet Place

A quiet electric outboard, a perfect approach, and one small mistake lead to a memorable dockside lesson.

Anxiety-Free, Accessible Pontoon Docking

Double Duty

Penn Battle IV Reel Is Armored Up And Ready For Combat

Double Duty

All A-Boarding Ladder

Take Me To Your (Fishing) Leader

Most angling tactics call for adding fishing leader to your mainline. But all leaders – and how you attach them – are not created equal.

Two anglers fishing from a center‑console boat underway on open ocean, looking out over the water

Boys in Boats

A Cape Cod striped bass trip becomes the start of a lasting friendship—and a reminder that time on the water creates space for honest conversation, connection, and support when life gets hard

Destination Florida

What do you picture when you think of Florida? Palm trees, reefs, and rivers? Sunshine and deep blue ocean?

Autumn foliage surrounds a winding lake between forested mountains, with misty clouds hanging low over the ridgelines.

Great American National Parks for Boating

Some of the most unforgettable national park experiences happen by boat. Explore alpine lakes, remote islands, and waterways trails can’t reach.