The Blog
Five Ways to Find Your Own Private Beach
#1 ACCESS TO A BOAT OR KAYAK Access to a boat makes getting away from the crowd SO much easier! However, boats are expensive so, not everyone can afford one. I understand that. That is why I have a few suggestions that will help just about anyone. The first...
How to Watch 360 Video
In order to maximize the enjoyment and effect of my Lazy Location videos you should utilize a vr headset. This video details, what I think are the best types of headsets and steps involved to be properly immersed. CLICK FOR HEADSET OPTION 1 (Google Cardboard)CLICK...
10 Tips to Make Your Boating Better
I've had a lot of experience at the helm of a boat and I've also experienced many different situations. These are my top 10 tips to make your boating better. #1 ALWAYS APPROACH SLOWLY WHEN DOCKING Time and time again I see people putting themselves, their boats, and...
The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Buying a Boat
In my 30 years of boating and attending boat shows, these are the biggest boat buying mistakes people make. BUYING TOO BIG OF A BOAT It’s easy to get caught up in the “bigger is better” mentality when looking for a boat. Large boats require more horsepower (often...
The New Hewes Redfisher 18 Arrives!
I took delivery of my new Hewes Redfisher 18 last weekend and couldn’t be happier with it! Although I’m still in the break-in period on the motor, I was able to drive it in varying conditions and at various speeds so I can provide some valuable feedback. Here’s a...
The Best Boats for Florida
SHARING MY KNOWLEDGE I've always enjoyed giving advice to others about what boat to buy (in my other life I'd probably be a great boat salesman). The enjoyment of sharing my knowledge and seeing people enjoy their purchase has always been rewarding. As a result, I...
Top Takeaways from the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show
Center Consoles Are Becoming More LuxuriousCenter console boats are the most popular type of boat on the water. They are a “do-everything” boat with an emphasis on fishing. That seems to be changing of late.VIEW OUR "BEST BOATS FOR FLORIDA" HEREThis...
Winter Park by Paddle Board
In a previous location post, I wrote about boating on the Winter Park chain of lakes. You can view that post HERE. While I’m a big boater and love watersports and relaxing, another great way to see the area is by “SUP” or stand-up paddle board. Winter...
The Best Way to Keep Kids Occupied at the Beach
Parents from all over understand that keeping kids occupied at the beach can be a chore. In my experience, here's the best way to make it happen! PACK A CAST NET Nothing energizes, fascinates, educates and brings kids together like cast netting for sea life. I've...
Blackfly Lodge Kids Fishing Camp
The kids fishing camp is a camp that Blackfly Lodge offers each summer. This summer my son and I were lucky enough to go and what an experience it was! The lodge is located on the island of Abaco in the northern Bahamas in a development called Schooner Bay...
The Classic Boston Whaler Outrage is One of the Best Used Boats Ever
Today's new boats are both amazing and super expensive and, for many, dropping $50,000+ on a new, 20' center console is unrealistic and impractical. For those people, buying a used boat is a great option. One boat that fits this category is a "classic" Boston...
My Favorite Storm Chaser for Hurricane Coverage
During last year's hurricanes I stumbled across storm chaser Jeff Piotrowski. I love his coverage because he's super dramatic, kinda quirky but very real. I also love his coverage because he gives his reports from the heart of the action and it's way...
Oculus VR – How to Travel While Staying at Home
Regardless of weather or restrictions, you can still travel while staying at home. All you need is access to this amazing technology. OCULUS QUEST The first thing you'll need in order to travel while staying at home is access to a VR headset. The best one on the...
Most Thoughtful Beach in the World?
Simple Ideas Recently, I visited Mickler's Landing beach in Ponte Vedra, FL and saw these two cool ideas. Sure, some have lost & found bins but this one was perfectly located at the beach access and was kinda cool in an artistic kind of way. The toy box was even...
Lazy Bunz
If you're visiting the beach, boating to the sandbar or relaxing in your backyard pool an essential product you must have is a Lazy Bunz water float. These ingenious floats are designed to keep you floating in an upright position while your legs and arms have total...