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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Awake VINGA 3 in action. Courtesy of Awake Boards Awake RAVIK 3 in action. Courtesy of Awake Boards Awake Boards, a leading force in the water sports realm, is unveiling a groundbreaking leap in technology with its latest innovation—the Click-to-Ride system. This transformative feature promises to reshape the water sports

by: Keith Randolph, Great Lakes Scuttlebutt

tags: Boat Show, boating innovation, boating technology, eFoil, Personal Watercraft, Water Toys, Yacht

Friday, December 17, 2021

Williams Jets announces its plans to establish long-term sustainability goals, following a company-wide environmental assessment.

tags: Environmental Impact, Water Toys

Sunday, October 10, 2021

If you follow fishing personalities, you might know pro angler Mike Iaconelli—but even if you don’t know of him, you’ll want to see the new Hobie fishing kayak he helped design.

tags: Canoes & Kayaks, Fishing, Water Toys

Monday, June 21, 2021

With easy setup, easy storage, and so much more, AquaBanas inflatable platforms are a great way to make your yachting life easier. Learn more about why you need them here!

tags: Water Toys

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Eric Malone pioneered the sport of freestyle stand-up jet skis, starting with his accomplishments in 1994 when he earned the title of National Amateur Freestyle Champion. The following year, he won the title of World Amateur Freestyle Champion. After going pro in 1996, his tour took off and he was known worldwide in the jet ski world.

tags: Brokerage, Dealerships, Personal Watercraft, Water Toys

Sunday, May 23, 2021

Sharks & Ducks & Gators, oh my! These water toys are a must if you’re trying to have some real fun this summer. With the absolute PLETHORA of options for all ages, World of Watersports will assist in keeping the fun going all season long.

tags: Accessories, Electronics, Gift Ideas, Kids & Pets, Towables, Water Toys

Thursday, October 1, 2020

With summer winding down and no real relief from travel restrictions in sight, this year’s offseason seems a bit more daunting than usual. So, how can Great Lakes sailors quench their thirst for wind-powered fun during the upcoming cold weather months? It’s easy: Radio Control (RC) sailing. Increasingly popular, these

by: Ken Quant

tags: Racing, Sailing, Water Toys

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

A new video from Wildlife Forever, funded in part by a BoatUS Foundation Grassroots Grant shows watersport boat owners how to easily follow “Clean, Drain, Dry” at the boat ramp to help prevent the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). Support for the video also came from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

tags: Boating 101, Environmental Impact, Water Toys

Saturday, August 29, 2020

Mercury Marine® today unveiled its Bravo Four S™ forward‑facing drive with Smart Tow® controls, a new drive system for MerCruiser® engines that elevates the art of crafting perfect wakes for wakesurfing, wakeboarding and other tow sports. Digital controls that coordinate ballast, surf tabs and propulsion

tags: Engines, Smark Technology, Towing, Water Toys

Friday, August 14, 2020

Kayak owners can secure their kayak to a rooftop rack or trailer to protect it from theft with BOLT Lock’s “Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology” Cable Locks. BOLT Locks operate using the vehicle ignition key. Specially crafted tumblers permanently learn the vehicle ignition key the first time it is inserted into the

tags: Accessories, Canoes & Kayaks, Water Toys

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