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.

Two scuba divers stand waist-deep in clear coastal water, holding gear as palm trees and a marina with docked boats line the sunny shoreline behind them.

The Heroes Next Door

Explore the story of Clarence Moriwaki and his decades-long dedication to preserving the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, honoring history while protecting a meaningful waterfront space for future generations.

Angler holding a striped bass on a boat in shallow coastal water, demonstrating inshore light-tackle fishing.

Drawn To The Shallows

A new wave of shallow-water fishing is transforming inshore angling. Discover why light tackle is thriving and learn the top lures, gear, and tactics for targeting redfish, speckled trout, and striped bass in skinny water.

Cartoon illustration of a small motorboat crashing into a dock as the operator turns the wheel, with a passenger thrown backward and onlookers watching from the shoreline and dock.

Captain Wrong Way & The Force of Doom

After months fixing an old outboard, a DIY hydraulic steering upgrade turns into a chaotic first cruise—when reversed lines send the boat steering the wrong way on launch.

Person wakeboarding behind a pontoon boat with an elevated tow bar, creating a wake on calm water.

Mega PWC For Anglers & Explorers

Turn your everyday boat into a capable tow sports machine with simple upgrades like elevated tow points, wake towers, mirrors, GPS speed control, and ballast—boosting performance, safety, and fun on the water.

Marina waterfront at sunset with boats docked along a calm river, tree-lined shoreline, and colorful autumn foliage reflecting in the water.

What's Cooking: Flavors From The Fresh Coast

Discover flavorful recipes, smart kitchen tips, and easy meal ideas perfect for any night. Get inspired to cook, share, and enjoy every bite.

Yamaha CrossWave personal watercraft carrying four passengers, speeding across green water and creating a wide white wake.

Mega PWC For Anglers & Explorers

Yamaha’s CrossWave redefines personal watercraft, blending fishing-ready features, long-range capability, and boat-like handling for versatile on-water adventures.

Person standing on a boat ramp using a rope to guide a boat onto a trailer behind a pickup truck partially backed into the water.

Hook The Winch Without Getting Wet

The Behr Claw simplifies boat loading with a magnetic hook and telescoping pole, letting trailer boaters safely connect the winch while staying dry at the ramp.

Aerial view of a center console fishing boat with twin outboard engines, showing open deck layout, bow seating, helm station, and swim platforms on calm water.

Whatever Floats Your Boat

Discover the latest in boating innovation, from hybrid electric engines to cutting-edge marine technology and gear designed to enhance every on-the-water experience.

Two anglers on a fishing boat hold up a large red snapper while offshore in open ocean waters.

Red Snapper Season Goes To The States

Red snapper management shifts to state control, expanding fishing seasons across the South Atlantic. Learn what the change means for anglers.