Patrick Farrell, Author at BOATERS BLOG

Boating in the Great Lakes

Boating in the Great Lakes: A Guide from the Safety Experts It’s no secret that the Great Lakes live up to their name in terms of size, as they cover 94,000 sq miles and accommodate 210,000 recreational boats. These lakes are also home to over two hundred fish…

Boating in the Great Lakes: A Guide from the Safety Experts It’s no secret that the Great Lakes live up to their name…

A Guide to Boating in Florida

NBOA’s Guide to Boating in Florida From a relaxing day of cruising to exploring the water with your family, or simply fishing with your best friend, there is a lot to know about boating in Florida before you pull away from the dock. Here at NBOA (National Boat Owners Association), we…

NBOA’s Guide to Boating in Florida From a relaxing day of cruising to exploring the water with your family, or simply fishing with your best friend,…

Why You Will Fall in Love with Center Console Boats

Whether you look forward to spending your free time cruising on the water with family, water skiing with friends, or fishing with your best furry friend, a center console boat might be the perfect investment for you. While there are a wide variety of center console boats, these types of watercraft prove to…

Whether you look forward to spending your free time cruising on the water with family, water skiing with friends, or fishing with your best furry…

Marine Financing

Feeling the wind in your hair and sun on your face while you enjoy being behind the wheel of your very own boat is an experience like no other. If you are new to boating or are about to purchase your very own watercraft, it’s time to familiarize yourself with marine financing before you set sail into some uncharted waters.

Feeling the wind in your hair and sun on your face while you enjoy being behind the wheel of your very own boat is an experience like no other. If…

Senate Approves Coast Guard Reauthorization

The U.S. Senate passed the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, which includes several provisions championed by the boating industry and the National Marine Manufacturers Association. The NMMA said it played “a pivotal role” in shaping the bill. “NMMA applauds the Senate for passing this critical legislation, which includes several provisions that will directly improve boating safety and ensure the…

The U.S. Senate passed the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, which includes several provisions championed by the boating industry and the National Marine Manufacturers Association. The NMMA said it…

Safe Boating Week: Distress Signals

Distress Signals can be worn on your lifejacket to help rescuers locate you. You can never be too safe!…

NOAA Predicts “Least Active” Hurricane Season?

The 2015 Atlantic hurricane season may be one of the least active in decades, according to an initial forecast issued Thursday by Colorado State University. The early outlook released April 9 calls for seven named storms, including three hurricanes, one of which is predicted to attain major hurricane status (Category 3 or stronger on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind…

The 2015 Atlantic hurricane season may be one of the least active in decades, according to an initial forecast issued Thursday by Colorado State University. The early outlook released…

Sarasota Suncoast Boat Show is On!

The show has an unprecedented number of boat and yacht companies on display this year, organizers said.

Top Ten Boat Names for 2015, and Helpful Tips to Name Your Boat

Choosing the right boat name is an important process, and hopefully our resources will get you thinking about how to name your boat.

Hidden Gems

Having always lived in Florida, I know I take for granted the natural beauty that is constantly surrounding me. As I get older, and especially after the winter the rest of the country experienced, I am more and more thankful that I was born in the Sunshine State. Everyone is familiar with Mickey Mouse and the Kennedy Space Center, but…

Having always lived in Florida, I know I take for granted the natural beauty that is constantly surrounding me. As I get older, and especially after the winter the rest…

Author: Patrick Farrell