By Hollie Misztak on Thursday, January 26th, 2017 in Boating Destinations, Types Of Boats.
Lexus Goes from Land to Yachts Lexus has released its fully redesigned flagship, the LS sedan. The Lexus Sport Yacht, although much smaller than any actual ‘yachts’ it is the closest thing that automakers will get as of right now. According to Toyota, the idea for the boat came about when the company’s CEO was […]
By Hollie Misztak on Tuesday, December 27th, 2016 in Boating Destinations, Boating Safety, Boating Tips, State Boating.
EPA Increases Ethanol Requirement for 2017 The Environmental Protection Agency has increased the amount of renewable fuels that will be required in the nation’s fuel supply in 2017. The 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) levels set las week mandate a 1.2 billion gallon increase next year, a 6 percent increase over current levels. Refiners will […]
By Hollie Misztak on Wednesday, November 30th, 2016 in Boating Safety.
Rising sea levels can affect many industries at an alarming rate. When we think of these particular changes to climate, we think about coastal communities and how they will be impacted. So, how will certain coastal communities adapt to the inevitable changes? Usually the real estate industry does not speak much about potential climate change […]
By Hollie Misztak on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016 in Boating Safety.
The top tales about the beloved seas: Winter is rolling in, with cooler weather and time off for the holidays, some may not be lucky enough to get out on the water but there’s nothing like a good read about the beloved seas to suffice. Here is a short list of seafaring tales that will […]
By Hollie Misztak on Monday, October 31st, 2016 in Boating Safety.
The Caleuche– According to the legend, this is a large ghost ship sailing the seas around Chiloe a small island off the coast of Chile. The ship appears as a beautiful and bright white sailing ship, with three masts of five sails each, always full of lights and with the sounds of a party on […]
By Hollie Misztak on Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 in Boating Safety, Boating Tips, Fishing.
Florida’s pledge to Clean Boating Habits No matter where you stand in the state of Florida, you can never be more than 75 miles from a coast. Water defines Florida with more than 8,400 miles of shoreline, 7,000 lakes covering 3 million acres and 51,000 miles of rivers, streams, and creeks. Boaters share the […]
By Hollie Misztak on Thursday, October 13th, 2016 in Boating Destinations, Boating Tips.
LATE FALL HOT SPOTS Seasonal colors, picturesque waterways, and shoreline panoramas blanketed with fall foliage; boaters know the best place to view autumn’s changing colors at the helm. As the leaves start to change, many American’s plan road trips to areas decorated with fall colors. But views from a boat provide nature enthusiasts with a […]
By signandglide on Saturday, October 8th, 2016 in Boating Destinations, Boating Safety.
Although its full name is Lake Sidney Lanier, everyone knows it simply as Lake Lanier. The northern Georgia lake is actually a reservoir formed by the Buford Dam and is fed by the Chattahoochee and Chestatee Rivers. The lake was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers, for purposes of flood control and water supply. […]
By signandglide on Monday, October 3rd, 2016 in Boating Destinations.
Lake Erie may not be the greatest of the Great Lakes – it is larger than only Lake Ontario, but is actually the smallest by volume; it is the shallowest of the system and the most vulnerable to fluctuating water levels. Still, it ranks within the top 20 largest lakes in the world and boating on […]
By signandglide on Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 in Boating Safety.
With 1,350 miles of coastline, welcoming communities and year-round sunshine, Florida is a popular destination for boaters. Our waterways are prolific and easily accessed, making this a boating paradise. Many boating enthusiasts ultimately choose to live here, and many bring their boats here from across the nation to visit. In many communities in Florida, there is […]