Regardless of whether you want to learn your first invert, add another rotation to your favorite spin, or finally get a solid wake jump under your belt, wakeboard camp is the place to do it.

In the market for a new boat, and leaning towards a personal watercraft (PWC)? You'll have a number of options to consider, including brand, number of passengers, and model-type, such as recreation, cruising or touring, performance and stand-up—learn more in our PWC buyer's guide.

The world of go-fast boats is one like no other. High-performance boats are extremely fast and extremely enticing—and once the aquatic speed bug bites, you’ll never be same. Learn more about different go-fast boat types, costs, and how to get started.

Boat shows provide the ultimate experience for both new and seasoned boaters. With locations all across the country and even around the world, boat shows offer visitors a chance to explore everything from speciality pricing and deals offered on new boats, to boating accessories, and boating education seminars. 

Learning about boat electronics may seem a bit daunting, but the tech at your helm will help make running and navigating your boat easier than ever. Explore these 5 must-have electronics: MFDs, GPS/chartplotters, fish finders and depth sounds, engine monitors, and VHF radios.

Sails work by “catching the wind” only when the boat is sailing directly downwind. The rest of the time a sail is essentially an airplane wing standing on end, and works the same way: When properly trimmed (adjusted or positioned), the sail’s leading edge—the luff—points into the wind, creating lower pressure on the windward side (the side facing the wind) and higher pressure on the leeward side (the side away from the wind).

Considering taking up sailing? Well, there are many reasons why you should learn how to sail. Sailing is an invigorating sport that offers many rewards, not the least of which is that it’s simply so much fun.

Learning the basics of sailing is easy, but becoming a true expert can take years. There’s always something more to learn, and once you catch the sailing bug you’ll want to learn it all.

The keel is basically a flat blade sticking down into the water from a sailboat’s bottom. It has two functions: it prevents the boat from being blown sideways by the wind, and it holds the ballast that keeps the boat right-side up. That’s all you really need to know about the keel to enjoy sailing—OK, you have to know how deep it is so you don’t run aground—but in fact the keel is a pretty interesting structure.