Boating is as awesome as the sun coming up on a clear sky on the first day of vacation. That’s a great illustration because, on a boat, no matter what you do, it feels exactly like that: like you’re on vacation.
The last thing you want to do on vacation is waste any time, so here are 4 brilliant and awesome things to do on your family boat.
Some people instantly think of wakeboards when they hear the word “watersports,” but the field is not necessarily that narrowly defined. Sometimes you can have the most family fun with a simple tow rope and a big tube. Many of the best are big enough for three people and an absolute riot. You will laugh so hard you’ll get abs.
Then there’s the totally addictive rush of wakeboarding itself. Crossing the wake, catching air, being a hero — who wouldn’t love that? If your boat has enough ballast in its tanks, you can even produce enough of a curl at the stern to surf on. That’s wake surfing, and it’s definitely a blast.
Even if you just take the boat to the middle of the lake and drop anchor so that you can swim in the deep, it’s a whole different experience from swimming along the shore. Relax, pop open a tasty drink, and enjoy a little hang time with family on the boat. There’s nothing better.
Teaching the kids (or the grandkids!) to land a whopper is one of those things that marks the major moments we strive to produce in a young life. Fishing from shore is one thing — fishing off the stern of a boat in saltwater? That’s the next level.
Strap somebody into the fighting chair for a session of marlin busting, or let them give it a go against a swordfish. They won’t need a workout that day, for sure, and whether you catch or release, they’ll never forget how it felt to sink the hook in their first big fish.
What a great way to make memories.
For those members of the family who have never been on a boat, simply going for a cruise is a revelation. Treat them to sunset from the deck of a boat, and they’ll be hooked for life.
And if you prepare a little seagoing fare in the galley of your cruiser, however modest, it will be even more memorable. Sharing a meal overlooking the city’s skyline from the vantage point of the water is something special indeed.
You don’t need to be a certified scuba diver to enjoy diving. In fact, some of the best diving is done with only a mask, snorkel, and fins.
Imagine dropping anchor in turquoise waters over white sands, hoisting the Diver Down flag, and dropping into a world apart. Swimming with tropical fish is an incredible experience, and when you get to come back to the stern of your own boat for a little refreshment, it’s even better.
There may not be a better way to enjoy the company of those you love most than by taking the boat out for a little diving, especially if you know where the reefs are — or even where there’s a shipwreck.
However, you choose to make boating memories, you’ll want to search for “Palm Beach boats for sale.” If you know the specifics (e.g., “Grady-White fishing boats”), it’s best to look at the boats you’re considering in person.
When you’re ready, and you’ve found the one that will become a legend in your family, remember to have fun. That’s what it’s all about.
