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A green and black Bass boat’s docked at a pier on calm, reflective water surrounded by reeds and vegetation under a cloudy sky.

What Is a Bass Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Freshwater Fishing Boat Built for Speed

Sep 11, 2026

11 min

Joris Zantvoort

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Sep 7, 2026

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What Is a Bay Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Shallow-Water Boat Built for Coastal Fishing

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Luxury yacht cruising New York waters on a sunny day

New York Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Aug 28, 2026

10 min

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A white panga boat called “Sea Page I” with a blue canopy’s floating on calm water near the shore under a clear sky.

What Is a Panga Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Fuel-Efficient Boat You’ll Find All Over Mexico

Aug 28, 2026

10 min

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A runabout boat with a canopy floats on clear green water. Two people’re sunbathing on the bow while another’s at the helm. The Boat Booker logo’s at the bottom right.

What Is a Runabout Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Most Versatile Powerboat on the Water

Aug 28, 2026

11 min

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A cable-stayed bridge stretches over a wide river at sunset, with calm water—great for folks exploring with a South Carolina boating license as the sun’s dipping low on the horizon.

South Carolina Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Aug 24, 2026

8 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

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A yellow motorboat with several people onboard’s speeding across blue water near a rocky coastline under a clear sky.

What Is a Jet Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to How They Work, What They Cost, and Where to Ride One

Aug 20, 2026

12 min

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A sailboat’s gliding on the water near a city skyline and volcanic crater—perfect for island hopping in Hawaii beneath a partly cloudy sky.

Island Hopping in Hawaii: A First-Timer’s Guide to Routes, Costs, and Getting Between Islands

Aug 14, 2026

12 min

Joris Zantvoort

You’re seeing a large yacht from behind on the water, with a city skyline and several buildings in the background.

California Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Aug 14, 2026

9 min

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Someone’s riding a red jet ski on calm water near a small island with a historic stone fortress, all under a clear sky.

What Is a Jet Ski? A Beginner’s Guide to Types, Speeds, and What to Expect on Your First Ride

Aug 13, 2026

10 min

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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

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Aluminum jon boats with bench seats docked at Grassy Pond

What Is a Jon Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Flat-Bottomed Boat Built for Shallow Water

Aug 10, 2026

9 min

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Several boats and yachts are anchored in a calm bay surrounded by rocky hills and white buildings under a clear sky. The Boat Booker logo’s in the lower right corner.

Sailing in Greece: A First-Timer’s Guide to Routes, Costs, and What to Expect

Aug 7, 2026

11 min

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There’s a beach scene with large rocks, clear blue water, swimmers, and sailboats anchored offshore under a partly cloudy sky.

Sailing in the BVI: A First-Timer’s Guide to Routes, Costs, and What to Expect

Aug 7, 2026

13 min

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A sleek black yacht—what’s a yacht if not pure luxury—floats on water with tall modern buildings and palm trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

What Is a Yacht? A Beginner’s Guide to Types, Sizes, and What to Expect on Your First Charter

Aug 3, 2026

11 min

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A white sailboat’s sailing in Croatia by stone city walls, red-roofed buildings, and blue water along a rocky coastline beneath a partly cloudy sky.

Sailing in Croatia: A First-Timer’s Guide to Routes, Costs, and What to Expect

Jul 31, 2026

13 min

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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

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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

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Canoe vs. Kayak: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Choose?

Jul 29, 2026

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A man’s driving an orange and blue skiff named "Miss B Belize Diving Adventures" on the water, with waterfront villas and palm trees behind him.

What Is a Skiff Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Small Boat Built for Shallow Water

Jul 28, 2026

10 min

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A person in a yellow kayak watches a Dolphin leap from the water while two others paddle nearby under a clear sky.

What Is a Kayak? A Beginner’s Guide to the World’s Most Accessible Paddle Craft

Jul 27, 2026

9 min

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Two small motorboats are docked at a wooden pier—great if you've got an Alabama boating license—with houses and a long pier behind them under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Alabama Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Jul 24, 2026

9 min

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Boats docked at Chatfield Marina on Chatfield Reservoir near Denver

Best Boating Lakes in Colorado: 10 Lakes to Explore This Summer

Jul 23, 2026

12 min

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A white and blue motor yacht's anchored on one of Washington state’s top boating lakes, near houses and trees along the shore under a clear blue sky.

Best Boating Lakes in Washington: 10 Lakes to Explore This Summer

Jul 20, 2026

12 min

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Airboat on shallow Everglades water with propeller cage visible

What Is an Airboat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Flat-Bottomed Thrill Ride

Jul 17, 2026

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There's a calm turquoise lake with gentle ripples, surrounded by dense Green Forest under a clear blue sky. The "Boat Booker" logo's in the bottom right corner.

Best Boating Lakes in Michigan: 10 Lakes Worth the Drive

Jul 14, 2026

11 min

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A white motor yacht's cruising near a dock by colorful waterfront buildings and palm trees—a classic scene for anyone with a Florida boating license.

Florida Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Jul 3, 2026

9 min

Joris Zantvoort

A white motorboat with a black canopy floats on clear blue water near a rocky, tree-covered shore under a partly cloudy sky. An inflatable labeled "AIRHEAD" is nearby.

Best Boating Lakes in California: 10 Lakes Worth the Drive

Jul 3, 2026

10 min

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There's a white center console boat docked at a marina beside wooden pilings, with sailboats anchored in the background under a blue sky.

What Is a Center Console Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Most Versatile Boat on the Water

Jul 2, 2026

10 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

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A large white yacht, the Azzam, is anchored in a harbor, with historic buildings and a Cathedral visible in the background under a clear sky.

Who Owns the Biggest Yacht in the World?

Jun 25, 2026

9 min

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A small motorboat with two people on board moves across calm water at sunset, leaving a gentle wake. The sky's orange and purple, and the “Boat Booker” logo shows in the lower right corner.

Texas Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Jun 23, 2026

7 min

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There's a sign on a rocky cliff by the water that says, "Slow No Wake Skiing Beyond This Point," with other cliffs and calm water in the background.

Best Boating Lakes in Texas: 12 Lakes Worth the Drive

Jun 19, 2026

12 min

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