Island resort is arranged as a floating village, built by Brazilian pontoon manufacturer VCAT.

Boaters University offers expert-led courses to enhance your skills, boost confidence, and ensure safety on the water.

The 2025 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® concluded its 84th edition with positive sales activity and a sense of optimism among exhibitors, reinforcing the show’s role as a powerhouse for the recreational boating industry.

Women can learn, then fish for bass at Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Bass Seminar, March 1 in Dania Beach, FL. The freshwater event offers classes, hands-on practice and fishing for bass.

Even on an entry-level model you'll find the same high-quality construction and craftsmanship Barletta is known for. It's in their DNA to produce well-built boats and load them up with features, regardless of the price point.

Nothing beats the February blues like a convention center overflowing with new boats.

In February the boating industry converged on Miami Beach as the world once again came together in Florida for the five-day Miami International Boat Show.

Winter is in full swing and spring is still months away. For many of us, that means no boating season, dry docked boats, and other horrible inevitabilities we'd rather not think about.

If you are lucky enough to have adult friends or family members who have expressed an interest in fishing you may be able to introduce someone into a lifelong activity that they will appreciate for years to come.

With the many different 'types' of boats on the market, it is hard to know which type is best for you. Most information that you see is advertising driven, so while benefits are easy to find, the downsides are not.

In past columns I have mentioned our lake being a Corps of Engineers lake and the fact that we only have one marina. That doesn’t leave the average boat owner much of a choice if you want a slip at the marina. I never thought it was a big deal. When I own

Michigan family loves the lake life and the layout of the Tahoe Lounger because it's perfect for a party of friends.

Buying a new boat can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first boat. Odds are you don’t want to make any rookie mistakes. Who would?

A new app from Siren Marine allows you to monitor your vessel's location and safety in real time, and keep all maintenance records in one place.

Looking to plan a fun-filled, adventurous date on the water? Consider these exciting boating date ideas for couples.

In this way, Pontoon Saloon has become a go-to resource on the Cumberland River with a warm response from the community—the booze cruise that forges new friendships, offers help whenever possible, and makes life feel like a merry party on the water.

A multi-sport daily use shoe is a win in our book.

Here are the ten NMMA Innovation Award entrants (and winners) from the pontoon and furnishings categories that are a direct fit with our targeted audience as a publication.

With the unique aft not seen on any other brand of pontoon, the best place to start when hitting the highlights of this model has to be the stern layout.

This is just the beginning for VCAT who started from scratch with only a dream, yet has successfully brought high-end pontoon boats to Brazil.

To help with the many considerations to make when purchasing a trailer and the technical aspects of towing, launching, and loading with a trailer, I’ve culled my favorite pointers to help those new to boating.

Looking ahead to 2025 tech trends.

Great new products from our February issue.

Lakes have long been destinations for couples in love, and for good reason

The fuel you burn while boating is a significant part of your annual boating cost. Every boater is aware of this and tries to follow some of the guidelines that promote fuel savings.

Every boat owner is going to have to invest some time and effort to keep their vessel clean. One way to make that job a lot easier is to take a few steps to keep the boat from getting dirty in the first place.

February is a low water period, so now’s a great time to grab a handheld GPS, cell phone, hand-bearing compass, pen and paper—or all of the above—and take a hike around your local lake.

Barletta Pontoon Boats has been recognized with a 2025 Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Award.