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Fort Lauderdale to Miami with a stop at Haulover :)
Looking for another epic adventure on the east side of Florida? Haulover Inlet is located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, along the ICW. The man-made channel connects the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay in Miami-Dade County. We have all watched Wa...
Boating in Florida this winter?
Want to go to Florida every month this winter? Check out how we did it! Every year, we Midwesterners see signs that advertise cheap flights to Florida on discount carriers, such as Allegiant, Spirit, and Frontier to name a few. $39 tickets fro...
Resolved! Rodney Atkins Message
Hey everyone. The personalized message from Rodney Atkinson was AWESOME! It was clear he read my comment. I had shared a story about my daughter’s first time driving the boat after taking the cert class. When the message came and Rodney had talked ab...
Fall Boating on the Chicago and Illinois River
Every fall, there is a slow dance of boats in the Midwest which get pulled before winter hits. Usually in October, the marinas start to empty out and the storage yards start filling up. I recently had the privilege to captain one of four boats headin...
Ripl Favorites | Boat Snacks
A boat ride isn't complete without snacks! In the comments, share your must have(s) items when you go out on the water. Everyone can always use new or fresh ideas when it comes to packing the cooler and/or snack bag!
Florida Keys Boating w/ FBC
As members of Freedom Boat Club, we often get to travel and explore new places without having to tow or rent a boat. One of our favorite places is Islamorada, about an hour south of Miami. There is a Freedom Boat Club located just before the Snake Cr...
Pontoon Boat Bow Riding?
This past weekend, we enjoyed another sunny Saturday in Chicago's "Play Pen," just north of the iconic Navy Pier. On such a nice day, hundreds of boats will anchor and raft-off of each other and people swim from boat to boat, or layout on the rafts b...
Stuck on the Chicago River? Not so much.
I am a USCG licensed Master Captain, and I have traveled the United States visiting different Freedom Boat Club locations. My home club is Holland, Michigan. My guests Al, Emily, Dani, and I met up at the Freedom Boat Club (FBC) in Hammond, Indiana, ...
Scalloping in Homosassa
Our favorite thing to do with the boat is to go scalloping in the gulf from Homosassa. Scalloping is just the great fun excuse to use the boat in fresh water, swim in the gulf, swim with manatees, dolphins, evening cruises with access to excellent re...
Who grills on their boat?
We are looking into getting a propane boat gill for our Sea Ray bowrider. Is this a good proposition or would it be in the way more than it is used? We were looking at the ones that attach to a rod holder, but of course we would need to add a rod hol...
Night Boating with Bioluminescence
One of my favorite boating trips every summer is night time boating in the bioluminescence! With every movement the water glows neon blue & is truly awe-inspiring. This photo was take in the Banana River in central Florida. I do not have underwater l...
Resolved! Lund Sport Track / Lowe track system.
Does anyone know if the Lowe track system is the same size as the Lund Sport Track? Will Lund accessories fit in the Lowe track? Thank you.
Boating in San Diego Area w/ the US Navy
In March of 2021, my friend and I flew out to San Diego to use the Freedom Boat Club out there. We were inspired because FBC had a Wednesday night YouTube special about this club, and everything there is to do in Southern California. We flew into San...
Resolved! Midwest Fishing Spots for Kids
I want my kids to love fishing, but we RARELY can catch anything. Are there any good lakes close to the Chicagoland area that are great for kids and the fish are biting? We're willing to travel too, but nothing longer than 5 hours from North Chicago...
What's the best life jacket for a 1 year old?
My youngest is about to turn 1 and wanted to buy her a life jacket that's comfortable, safe and USCG approved. I don't love those bulky infant ones and they seem uncomfortable. Any recommendations? I also have an 8 year old and 7 year old, but they u...
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