Boating Lifestyle Articles

Knowing How a Boat Handles Can Help Avoid Collisions

"I've been piloting boats since before I could walk!" Maybe so - but no matter how experienced you may be as a boater, it's worth paying attention to the handling characteristics of every boat you own or operate. Every boat - even boats of the same type, from the same manufacturer - handles differently. Your own boat responds differently from day to day as a result of weather, current, temperature, load, and other factors. There are simple steps you can take to learn your boat's handling characteristics . . . read more

Despite Economy Fishing License Sales Up Eight Percent

ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 20, 2009) - The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) today announced the publication of a quarterly fishing license sales index to track trends that have an impact on the industry and the entire recreational fishing community . . . read more

2009 Great Lakes Cross-Border Travel Tips for Recreational Boaters

Published in 2009 by New York Sea Grant and Northern Association of Boating Administrators. Cross-Border Travel Tips for Recreational Boaters, RV Owners & Motorists Traveling the Great Lakes Seaway Trail - published by New York Sea Grant and Seaway Trail, Inc, Sackets Harbor, NY, since 2002

The Tips are designed to facilitate international travel, vacations, and enjoyment of Great Lakes region/Great Lakes Seaway Trail byway recreational, historic, cultural, and natural resources . . .

Download the Great Lakes Cross-Border Travel Tips for Recreational Boaters Document

Be Prepared When Boating -- Watch Video Below

At Mark's we are dedicated to providing you with quality products, personal service and affordable pricing. We are also dedicated to your boating safety, so we are providing links to important information for boaters.

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