Five Things for 2017

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 […]


Florida’s Pledge to Clean Boating Habits

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 […]


Late Fall Hot Spots

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 […]


Towing a Boat – What Width is Allowed?

By signandglide on Sunday, September 11th, 2016 in Boating Tips.

Often we are so familiar with the laws in our own state, that we forget that other states may have different laws regarding what width are allowed. When you are towing a boat through multiple states, it is important to understand compliance on every road you will travel. Tip: Also, if you relocate to a […]


Taking Your Boat out for the First Time

By signandglide on Friday, June 24th, 2016 in Boating Tips.

You’ve been on your friend’s boats. You’ve rented fishing charters. You’ve even piloted here and there. But armed with a brand new license and a brand new boat, you are now you’re taking your boat out for the first time. Experienced boat owners know that the first few times on the water may result in a […]


Sailing With Your Pet

By signandglide on Monday, June 13th, 2016 in Boating Safety, Boating Tips.

This summer, many people will head out to open water with their pets. Whether a day trip or a sailing vacation, bringing pets allows us to keep them close – as well as to not have to worry about boarding them for an extended time when we embark on longer trips. When we bring a […]


Boating in New York

By signandglide on Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 in Boating Tips, State Boating.

Offering 19 major rivers, 19 major lakes including two Great Lakes and access to both the Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, New York State is a boater’s paradise. For those looking to get out on the water for a few hours or an extended cruise, there are plenty of opportunities. By trailering a […]


Texas Boat Towing Laws

By signandglide on Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 in Boating Tips, State Boating.

When heading to the water with your boat, whether across the town or the country, it is important to know the towing laws of each state that you will be driving in. Every state has its distinct towing laws; in Texas, these rules are largely common sense, so boat owners who follow ground rules should […]


Florida Boat Towing

By signandglide on Friday, April 15th, 2016 in Boating Tips, State Boating.

Whether you are fishing on Lake Okeechobee, cruising around the Gulf of Mexico or taking the yacht out for a day on the Atlantic Ocean – Florida offers some of the best boating many premiere opportunities. Access is unparalleled, with nearly 14,000 miles of shoreline, lakes, rivers and streams – meaning there are few places […]


California Boat Towing

By signandglide on Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 in Boating Safety, Boating Tips, State Boating.

Whether you are fishing on Lake Tahoe, cruising around Clear Lake or taking the yacht out for a spin in the Pacific Ocean – California offers some of the best boating opportunities in the country. With 850 miles of ocean shorelines and hundreds of lakes, if you love being on the water, you can’t go […]