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Stories, safety, and seasons on the water.
Practical advice for recreational captains — from prepping the first outing of the season to the small habits that keep guests coming back.
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NewsletterJune 1, 2026
Summer Is Officially On
School's out, the days are long, and the lake is alive. June is when boating season stops being a weekend thing and becomes a way of life — and the busier side of summer needs a plan.
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NewsletterMay 1, 2026
The Season Is Here — Let's Make It a Safe One
May is when it all starts for real. The captains who consistently have great seasons share one thing in common: they treat the early outings as the moments that set the tone for everything after.
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