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Whether you’re new to boating or have years of experience, there’s always something to learn. Check out our articles on boating safety, terminology, and more.

Four people in swimsuits are paddleboarding on calm water by rocky cliffs, holding paddles upright. There’s a Boat Booker logo in the corner.

How to Paddleboard: A Beginner’s Guide to Your First Day on the Water

Sep 4, 2026

11 min

Joris Zantvoort

You’re on a sailboat deck heading for shore, turquoise water and mountains ahead. One person stands at the bow under a green sail, soaking up classic sailing terms in action.

Sailing Terms: A Beginner’s Guide to 40+ Words You’ll Hear on the Water

Aug 20, 2026

12 min

Joris Zantvoort

Six people in swimwear smile on a boat in front of the Statue of Liberty on a sunny day, with water and blue sky behind them.

Boating 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Day on the Water

Aug 11, 2026

11 min

Joris Zantvoort

Two people show how to kayak in a double kayak on calm water, surrounded by mountains and a clear blue sky, as seen from another kayak.

How to Kayak: A Beginner’s Guide to Your First Day on the Water

Jul 31, 2026

12 min

Joris Zantvoort

A sailboat’s leaning to one side, showing sailing 101, as it glides through the water with a city skyline and modern buildings behind. No fish or species are shown.

Sailing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Everything You Need to Know Before You Set Sail

Jul 30, 2026

14 min

Joris Zantvoort

Someone in snorkeling gear's giving a shaka hand sign in the ocean, with boats, other swimmers, and a mountain behind them. No FISH species or animals are visible.

What Is Snorkeling? A Beginner’s Guide to Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Dive

Jun 26, 2026

11 min

Joris Zantvoort

A group of people wearing life jackets are sitting and standing on a pontoon boat that's floating on a lake, with trees in the background.

Boating Safety Tips: 10+ Rules for a Safe Day on the Water

Jun 17, 2026

11 min

Tanja Dedijer

Three people are parasailing over the ocean, hanging from a yellow parachute with a huge smiley face. The sky's mostly clear with some scattered clouds, and the shoreline's visible far off.

What Is Parasailing? Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Flight

Jun 10, 2026

15 min

Joris Zantvoort

Someone's wearing beige pants, white socks with pink detail, and blue shoes, relaxing with their feet up on a docked boat. Other boats and a marina are visible in the background.

What to Wear on a Boat: The Complete Activity-by-Activity Guide

May 21, 2026

7 min

Joris Zantvoort

A family of four's wearing life jackets as they paddle a canoe on a lake, with trees and a blue sky in the background.

America’s Boating Safety Index 2026: All 50 States Ranked

May 13, 2026

4 min

Mina Stojanovic

A family of four sits together on the deck of a sailboat, watching the sunset over calm water at one of the best summer boating destinations. There's a gentle breeze as they spot a group of Bluegill near the surface and a pair of Largemouth Bass darting by. Earlier that day, they'd seen five Rainbow Trout and even glimpsed a couple of Northern Pike in the clear shallows. As evening falls, everyone's grateful for peaceful moments spent together with nature all around.

Boat Date Ideas: 8 Unforgettable Water-Based Dates Worth Taking

Jul 30, 2025

5 min

Vanja Polovina