Stand-up paddleboarding, a.k.a. SUPing, likely has roots that date back thousands of years. Today, stand-up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing water sports and what began as an obscure sport has grown into a global pastime.  To start with, SUP has a relatively low barrier to entry. The boards typically offer a stable surface that [...]

If you crave the adrenaline rush of high cruising speeds on the open water, a speedboat is the marine craft for you. According to a variety of boating authorities, the average top speed of a powerboat is 70 miles per hour (mph), with high-performance competition boats well into the 100s. The Guinness World Record holder [...]

There are so many jet ski accessories out on the market – must-haves, just for fun, handy, etc. This list covers many considered essential and practical, but a bunch are just fun extras! Each will definitely guarantee a better experience out on the water in their own capacity. BONUS: These are great jet ski accessories, [...]

Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center hosts ICAST, the world’s largest sport fishing trade show with more than 15,000 attendees from 71 countries. This year, 974 new products from 331 companies were entered in the New Product Showcase. That number represents a fraction of the new products this year. Consider: Berkley alone launched more than 1,000 [...]

July 4 is recreational boating’s biggest holiday of the year. The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water predicts crowded launch ramp and marina facilities with significant recreational boat traffic congestion on lakes, rivers and coastal waters. Operator inattention, improper lookout, operator inexperience, machinery failure, and alcohol use rank as the top five primary contributing factors [...]

As summer approaches, anglers outfit their boats with the latest tech gear to maximize efficiency on the water. Some additions are more important than others. So, what do you select from the litany of options available? These 10 boat upgrades will guarantee your boat functions at the highest level. Anchors Start at the back of [...]

As the pros say: dress for the water, not the weather. PaddleTV talks about all the factors of dressing properly for your time on the water, the most important being protection from the elements, like the sun, wind, and even rain. Tips include strapped sunglasses and long sleeve shirts for sunny rides, and a full [...]