16 Boating Tips and Fun Ideas: Your Guide to Fall Boating Adventures
What thoughts come to mind when you think of Fall? I know for us here at Carefree Boat Club we start dreaming about serene lakes, tranquil coves, deep autumn colors flecking the mountainsides, the smell of campfires, apple cider and s’mores. While summer gets all the glory, autumn provides a tranquil escape from the crowds […]
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Jump Into Summer the Carefree Way!
As summer is in full swing, what could be a more iconic summer than the enjoyment of boating and all the fun that goes along with it. From enjoying a nice sunset cruise, a fun pass on a water tube or just spending the long summer’s day with friends and family. This summer make it the best and safest boating yet but remember to follow a few simple rules.
Don’t drink and boat
Always wear a life jacket
Be weather aware
Be aware of your boat’s propellers
Know what to do if a passenger goes overboard
May is Boater Safety Month
Boating season is right around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited. Here at Boat Club we often encounter folks who are initially intimidated at the idea of boating. So many people would love to get out on the water and take their kids on adventures, but feel ill-equipped when it comes to operating […]
How to Winterize a Boat: The Carefree Way
You might be reading this article because you’re a boat owner, and you are already dreading the looming yearly task of winterizing your watercraft. Maybe you’re here because you’re new to boating and its maintenance, trying to get an idea of what this chore will look like both practically and financially. Well, we have […]
Surf Boat Made Easy
Learning to operate the surfing features of a surf boat is much easier that you might think. Wake surfing is becoming more and more popular since Malibu’s patented surf gate system that makes a large wake perfect for surfing. The only problem is not many people know how to operate this special feature. This […]
Staying Safe in Summer Storms
In the summertime, thunderstorms can pop up during the day even when severe weather is not in the forecast. What do you need to know to stay safe when there’s weather out on the lake? The best way to stay safe in a thunderstorm is, of course, to avoid it if you can. That means […]
How to Surf Behind a Boat (Wakeboarding & Wakesurfing)
You probably had a lot of fun as a kid getting towed behind a boat on an inner tube, and maybe you also learned to use a kneeboard or water skis. But that’s not all there is! These days, there are also some other watersports you can try when you’re out on the lake, which […]
Skip maintenance – trade your old boat toward a Carefree Boat Club membership
Skip annoying spring boat maintenance and trade in your old boat toward a Carefree Boat Club membership! Spring is in the air and for boaters that means one thing: lake season is back! Unfortunately for boat owners, that also means it’s time for the dreaded yearly boat maintenance. Making sure a boat is in tip-top […]
Summer Boating and Pop-Up Showers
Summer weather on the water can be tricky. One minute you’re enjoying a calm, sunny day, but rain and storms can appear as if out of nowhere even when the forecast looks clear. Weather.com says that pop-up summer storms are some of the hardest weather patterns to predict. “Most meteorologists would agree summer is the […]
Hosting a Memorial Day Celebration on Your Pontoon
Memorial Day is more than a day off from work; it’s a time to remember those lost while serving in the armed forces, a time many choose to celebrate with friends and family in honor of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. With the holiday on the horizon, you might be thinking about hosting a […]