Proper Dock Etiquette

Hello for the last time, aspiring boaters! This will likely be my final blog post, so since you know the basics of the law and the how-to’s of water sports, there is one final thing I would like to share my tips about: dock etiquette. However, please stay home as your state/country directs and stay […]

Surf’s Up: How to Wakesurf

Welcome back, aspiring boaters! I hope that everyone stays safe during these trying times in a COVID-19 world. You may want to go boating or go out like you’re used to, but please stay inside and stay safe! For the last installment in our water sports series, we’re talking about wakesurfing! Remember that you need […]

The Basics of Kneeboarding

Welcome back, aspiring boaters! I hope that everyone stays safe during these times with the COVID-19 virus. You may want to go boating or go out like you’re used to, but please stay inside and stay safe! This week we’ll continue the series on water sports with kneeboarding. For this water sport, as with all […]

Conquering the Wakeboard

Welcome back, aspiring boaters! I hope that everyone stays safe during these times with the COVID-19 virus. The itch to go boating or to go out like you’re used to may be strong, but please stay inside and stay safe! This week we’ll continue the series on water sports with wakeboarding. For this water sport, […]

Water Skiing: The Basics

Welcome back, aspiring boaters! I hope that everyone stays safe during this fear-inducing time with the COVID-19 virus. The itch to go boating or to go out like you’re used to may be strong, but please stay inside and stay safe! This week we’ll continue the series on water sports with water skiing! For this […]

Totally Tubular: The How-To’s of Tubing

For me, water sports are what give boating the most life and fun, especially tubing. It’s my favorite thing to do out on the lake, especially if a friend or two (or five) tag along with us. Tubing requires the little to no skill and I love throwing myself around when I’m high energy, or […]

Boating Must-Have Accessories

Beyond the required equipment I talked about in my last post (click here to read that first), there are still a lot of things that are pretty important to contributing to a successful boating day. Swimsuits, rash guards, extra clothes, and comfy shoes You’re going out on the water, so having a suit to swim […]

The Basic Laws of the Lake

Though boating is about having fun, there are laws on the waterway just like the road. They’re there for your safety, so it’s important to be aware of and obey them. Below are some of the basic requirements and laws for lakes in Ohio. Required Equipment A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)-approved life jacket for everyone […]

Ohio’s Best 5 Lakes for Water Sports

You may now be the proud owner of a boat (see some budget-friendly options), or hitching a ride with a friend for a fantastic weekend out on the lake doing some water sports. But there rises a question; what lake? The perfect lake for you has large part to do with the type of boat […]

10 Budget-Friendly Boats for Water Sports

Boats are expensive; it’s a well known fact that often acts as a deterrent. But there are still some budget-friendly options for more money-conscious buyers, opening up the opportunity to enjoy water sports like skiing, tubing, wake boarding, and more. Below, in no particular order, are 10 that are comparatively more affordable boats of several […]