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As we head into August, it’s natural for boaters to be concerned that the season is quickly coming to an end. The kids are heading back to school, and all your planned summer trips have somehow come and gone. While August and September can be two of the greatest boating months of the year, we all know that Old Man Winter is lurking on the horizon. But there is one thing that can make me actually look forward to the end of summer, and that’s football season!
There’s actually quite a bit you can do to keep your crew laughing and having fun. What’s more, most of the fun and games you can play won’t break the bank. So let’s see what fun we can have off the boat at the beach!
Another reason for the gain in popularity is the quiet and smooth operation. Electric motors are much quieter than internal combustion engines. This quieter operation creates a more peaceful experience on the water, ideal for nature lovers, fishing, and wildlife observation. It also means less noise pollution for those living near bodies of water.
“Ready?” the guy behind the wheel of the boat called.
I gave an enthusiastic thumbs-up.
He hit the throttle, the line I clung to went taut, and all of a sudden I was face-down in the water like I was trying to snorkel instead.
First time wakeboarding?
Enthusiastic thumbs-down.
And while every boater I know would agree that pristine lakes are the best kind, these people also tend to let gallons of old motor oil pile up in their garage and proclaim that anything dropped overboard—from potato chips to a windblown paper plate—is “with the fishes now.”
