Having a basic set of hand signals at your disposal can make the watersports experience safer and more fun. Here are seven to add to your communication repertoire. 

Two years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, how do we help our kids understand how the catastrophe happened — and answer their questions about marine conservation?

Helpful new trailer tools are being made to take the headache out of transporting your boat.

There are several baseball stadiums located within a short distance of the water. Here are four teams whose games you can attend via boat.

MarineMax supports the American Diabetes Association. 

Fishing events across the nation cater to children looking for fun at derbies open to all ages as well as to serious teen competitors with their eyes on scholarship prizes.

Boat captains and enthusiasts cannot live on water alone. Here are some prime Florida restaurant spots where you can tie up, fill up, rest and recharge.

Selecting watersports equipment that matches your child’s age and ability will make the learning curve more manageable and the overall experience more enjoyable. Here’s what you need to know.

Filmmaker and explorer James Cameron breaks records and gives new meaning to "depths of the ocean" with his adventure seven miles under the surface. 

For boaters, knowledge of a few simple knots is a matter of safety and pride.

Here on the MarineMax Community, we're all about ease of use.  That's why we're making it that much simpler to post your questions with our new Facebook integration! 

St. Patrick’s Day gives us a great excuse to enjoy boats with friends. Don your favorite green shirt and hit the water this St. Patrick’s Day!

Here are five spots in the southeast United States to put on your “must-visit” boating list.

How do you decide when it's time to let your teenager take the boat out by him or herself?  Here are five tips to help guide you through the process of preparing your teen for captaining duties.

This April 1st, MarineMax is asking you to forego a day on the boat for a day on your bike.... for a great cause.

Documentaries look deep into the ocean and teach your kids things they would never think to ask. 

Occasionally, circumstances require you to mix things up a little to ensure younger crew members stay happy. Here are 10 tips for keeping your kids entertained on your boat.

Know the good and the bad of lake sailing so your outing doesn't turn ugly.

Some people view sailing on a lake as a mistake. Is it really worth all the effort?

Check out Danny Harf's movie DEFY in Rogers, Minnesota, on Friday, Feb. 3 — and check out these pictures and videos of world record-holding waterskiiers & wakeboarders. (I haven't driven my car as fast as some of these people have skiied!)

Here are five spots in the South Central United States to put on your “must-visit” boating list:

Most of us are happy just to be out on the water, but some people aren’t satisfied unless they’re the first, the fastest, the youngest or the oldest. Here's a list — complete with video and pictures — of Guinness World Records set in boats around the world.

A scary encounter with one of the water's gentlest creatures.

Cruise on over to MarineMax Clearwater this Saturday, Jan. 21st, for savings, instruction and fun for the whole boating family!

MarineMax and Nautique are hosting the second annual Minnesota Spring Ride to bring the wakeboarding community together for sun and fun as well as contests and cash.

In 2011, 23 Naval Special Warfare personnel died in combat. In January, a cold-water swim honored these men and raised $120,000 for their comrades and their families.

New to ice fishing? No worries, put on your ski mask and check out our starter's guide, which zeroes in on six key areas.

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January and Feburary are peak season for spotting bald eagles along rivers and lakes in ... Missouri!

The 2012 boat show season is around the corner. Whether you plan to attend your local show or make a vacation out of visiting one in a sunny destination, a boat show is a great place to check out next year’s boat models, ogle the latest electronics and shop for gear. If you’re in the market for a new boat, it also can mean a real opportunity for savings. Not only can you comparison-shop among a wide selection of vessels at a show, but you also may find deals you won’t see anywhere else.