Boating Made Easy: Tips for All Boaters

Whether you're completely new to boating or just looking for a refresher, our “Boating Made Easy” posts are designed to help boaters build confidence and grow their skills. At MarineMax, we know that the world of boating can often feel overwhelming, so we’ve created articles that are easy to follow and apply - building your confidence from the start.

Our boating experts cover all the essential topics, including terminology, safety gear, launching and docking your boat, and boating etiquette on the water. We also share insights from our many years of real-world experience, from how to plan a day on the water to keeping your ship in top shape throughout the season.

No matter how many years of boating experience you have, MarineMax is here to help you launch with success and enjoy life on the water.

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Maximize Your Boat Time This Season

There’s a world of adventure waiting right outside your marina.
How to be an Environmentally Conscious Boater

MarineMax is sharing tips to help motivate boaters to become more environmentally conscious while on the water.
23 EASY Boat Snacks to Try This Summer

Boating fun often works up an appetite! Keep everyone satisfied with simple, tasty snacks that even picky eaters will love.
Boating Tips: Understanding Wave Forecasts

Understanding the wave forecast can give you insight to understand when to go boating and when to stay home.
Life Jacket Loaner Station | From the Helm

Tune in to hear about paddling in a pumpkin, creatures from the deep, and the top 5 things you didn’t know about life jackets!
Boating Tips: Proper Sun Protection

Sun protection is no joke, it is an important part of being on the water. Captains Keith and Nick have the details.
Boating Tips: Fishing Etiquette | MUST KNOW Tips

In terms of etiquette, there are several things to keep in mind when fishing. Here are a few.
Boating Tips: Finding Calm Waters

Finding calm waters is essential to a day on the water when the wind picks up.
Boating Tips: Understanding Tides

Understanding tides is essential for a safe and enjoyable boating experience.
Boating Tips: Boating Basics

This fall, we're going back to the basics of boating. Tune up on your skills and study these boating tips to stay safe out on the water.
Boating Tips: Passing Other Boats

Knowing the rules of the water are just as important as the rules of the road. Learn how to stay safe when passing other boats.
Boating Tips: Reading Channel Markers

Captain Keith discusses navigating in intracoastal waterways including how to use channel markers and pass other boats.
Boating Tips: Anchoring with Windlass

In this boating tip, Harry walks through how to properly anchor, including the utilization of the windlass system.
Boating Tips: Tying a Bowline Knot

Find out how to tie a bowline knot, one of the most useful on land and water. It’s easy to tie and untie!
Boating Tips: How to Handle Being Stopped on the Water

Everyone gets stopped by law enforcement once in a while during a boating or fishing trip.
Boating Tips: Boat Parade Safety

Captains have some tips for you so that you can join in the fun in a safe and responsible manner.
4 Fall Activities For Boaters

Discover additional excitement about the boating world even as summer fades.
Winter Fishing | Boating Tips

Winter fishing can be just as rewarding as summer fishing, check out these tips from Captains Keith and Nick.
Boating Tips: Figure of Eight Knot

Here’s another handy knot to know when docking your boat – the figure of eight. It is easy to master, and Harry will show how.
Boating Tips: Tying Dock Lines

Need help with your dock lines? Captain Keith of MarineMax Clearwater shows the proper procedure to tie up your dock lines.
Boating Tips: Planning a Long Trip

Are you excited to take a long trip that sees you living aboard your boat for a week or longer?
Boating Tips: Using Shore Power

There’s nothing like a weekend away on your boat at a favorite marina. Find out how to prepare your boat for shore power.
Boating Tips Docking a Boat
Proper Boat Ramp Etiquette | Boating Tips

The boat ramp can be an intimidating place for some, but it doesn’t have to be!

Displaying 1-24 of 74 Results Found

Boating Made Easy: Tips for All Boaters

Maximize Your Boat Time This Season

How to be an Environmentally Conscious Boater

23 EASY Boat Snacks to Try This Summer

Boating Tips: Understanding Wave Forecasts

Life Jacket Loaner Station | From the Helm

Boating Tips: Proper Sun Protection

Boating Tips: Fishing Etiquette | MUST KNOW Tips

Boating Tips: Finding Calm Waters

Boating Tips: Understanding Tides

Boating Tips: Boating Basics

Boating Tips: Passing Other Boats

Boating Tips: Reading Channel Markers

Boating Tips: Anchoring with Windlass

Boating Tips: Tying a Bowline Knot

Boating Tips: How to Handle Being Stopped on the Water

Boating Tips: Boat Parade Safety

4 Fall Activities For Boaters

Winter Fishing | Boating Tips

Boating Tips: Figure of Eight Knot

Boating Tips: Tying Dock Lines

Boating Tips: Planning a Long Trip

Boating Tips: Using Shore Power

Boating Tips Docking a Boat

Proper Boat Ramp Etiquette | Boating Tips

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