by Chris Juall | Jul 11, 2020 | Boating Information, Travel
When boating during the the summer, a Florida freshwater spring offers an amazing reprieve from the heat. These are the 5 best Florida freshwater springs to visit by boat. #1 THREE SISTERS (CRYSTAL RIVER) Located in beautiful Crystal River, Three Sisters Spring is my...
by Chris Juall | Jun 28, 2020 | Beaches, Travel
Florida has almost 700 miles of beautiful beaches and, although all are great, these are the best ones for crystal clear water. FIRST, WHY SO CLEAR? There are scientific reasons why some water is clearer than others. For instance, sediments, upwelling and wave action...
by Chris Juall | Jun 11, 2020 | Boating Information, Travel
Recently, I wrote a post for Discover Boating about the 10 best places to boat in Florida. As I was writing it I was reminded of how amazing and diverse our state truly is. ONE STATE, MANY EXPERIENCES Despite all the locations being in Florida, each location is...
by Chris Juall | Jun 6, 2020 | Beaches, Travel
Florida has some amazing driftwood beaches scattered throughout the state. These are the best ones that I’ve visited. BONEYARD BEACH & BLACKROCK BEACH Located on Big Talbot Island, Boneyard Beach and Blackrock Beach are right next to each other. This is one...
by Chris Juall | Jun 2, 2020 | Boating Information, Travel
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Bunces Pass and what an amazing place it is! Unfortunately, local politicians passed an ordinance that penalizes boaters. Are they reconsidering? BACKGROUND Bunces Pass is a natural sandbar with an interior lagoon...
by Chris Juall | May 28, 2020 | Boating Information, Boats, Gear
I can’t believe it but it appears that Evinrude is no longer making outboard motors and their long legacy is done. Below is the press release from their parent company, BRP, from yesterday afternoon. BRP’S PRESS RELEASE VALCOURT, Quebec, May 27, 2020...
by Chris Juall | May 21, 2020 | Boating Information, Boats, Fishing, Travel
The largest boat ramp park in the world has to be the one at Fort Desoto Park in Pinellas County, Florida. 22 BOATS AT ONCE? Yes, you read that right. The Ft. Desoto boat ramp park has 10 double lane ramps and two single ramps. That gives this park the ability to...
by Chris Juall | May 20, 2020 | Boating Information, Travel
I love boating in Florida on my Hewes Redfisher 18. Recently, I was editing some videos and realized that I’ve visited many different parts of Florida on my Redfisher. In the past year and a half I’ve visited over 100 locations, roughly half by boat! WHY...