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Episode 28:  It's time for another episode of Lake Life with Molley and Chad! In today's episode, we're joined by our friends Fran, Rob and Adam to talk about Lake Cumberland, in Kentucky.  This is a continuation of our tour of lakes across Kentucky and Tennessee.  It's time for a deep dive into what makes this lake so special. Please note:  This conversation includes a few, random curse words.  We apologize if you find them offensive.  Additionally, we thought we'd let any parents with young kids know, before you begin playing the episode. Lake Cumberland Is a Special Place Molley and Chad are recording this episode at Grider Hill Marina.  Chad talks about why Lake Cumberland is her favorite place to go.  It's one of the prettiest lakes in Kentucky.  Although Molley and Adam agree that Dale Hollow is a close second.  Adam's been coming on the lake since 1985.  His buddy's parents had been coming to Grider Hill, since the early 1970s.  Adam bought a 1963 Marionette that took a lot of work to get running.  He talks about his experiences and why he really likes this lake.  He and his friends would come to the lake and ski all day and grill steaks in the evenings.  Fran and Rob have been coming to Lake Cumberland for the past 3 seasons.  They rode around with Adam a lot.  At the time, Fran and Rob had a pontoon.  They eventually purchased a 1986 Wellcraft St. Tropez, which was much better to sleep on compared to the pontoon. Chad asks Fran and Rob about their favorite areas on the lake.  They like 76 Falls.  It's close to Grider Hill Marina.  That's a plus for them because their Wellcraft doesn't have the power of other boats on the lake.  Rob comments about how much he enjoys the opportunity to go to sleep and wake up on the water.  It's worth the 3-hour drive. For Adam, even though it's a 5-6 hour drive to get to the lake, the serenity and ability to unwind is worth it.  However, the duration depends upon how many Walmarts or Dollar Generals he hits on the way.  Chad comments that it's a 2-hour drive, unless Molley's driving. Lake Cumberland Marinas and Campgrounds While this might not capture all of them, here's a good list of marinas:   Alligator 1 Alligator 2 (also known as Wolf Creek Marina ) Conley Bottom Lee's Ford ·      State Dock ·      Burnside ·      Somerset ·      Rowena ·      Grider Hill There are only 3 recognized campgrounds on Lake Cumberland: ·      Pulaski County Park ·      Lake Cumberland State Park ·      Conley Bottom Campground Favorite Activities at the Lake Adam talks about how much he loves to cook.  He always fixes nice meals.  One of his favorite recipes is Sausage Jalapeño Bombs, which he cooks right there on his boat.  The smell usually attracts other boaters for a quick sample.  Being able to share food and meals with friends is all part of what makes this so special for Adam. Molley talks about how Grider Hill Marina, build in the early 1950s, was one of the last family-owned docks on Lake Cumberland.  It was bought out a few years ago by a company called Safe Harbor.  There's a lot to do in and around the lake area.  One of Adam's favorite activities is to boat over to Cemetery Point at sunset.  There are many places people love to visit and explore on Lake Cumberland.  Having the chance to watch the sunset, while you're on the water is a terrific experience. What Other Lakes Have You Visited? Fran has visited Dale Hollow.  She and Rob have also been to Barren River Lake and Rough River Lake.  She's not a fan of boating on the river.  Adam comments you're either a river rat or a bathtub boater (lake boater).  It's Not All Fun and Games Adam and Rob talk about the time their engine stalled in some pretty deep water.  They were half-way back to their destination, and pretty far from shore.  The question was whether they should have tried to repair it or just toss out the anchor and anchor light.  The problem was the depth where they were at the time. In another incident, Adam had some boat trouble and ended up swimming the boat back.  They sometimes refer to him as Aquaman! Rob really enjoys the Grider Hills area, especially when he can get a few hours on the boat before everyone wakes up.  Places to Eat around Lake Cumberland During the conversation, a few places are mentioned. Fran mentions that Junction Station is a gas station restaurant that serves a pretty good breakfast.  The Eli Country Store is known for its cinnamon roll pancakes.  If you cross in to Tennessee, you can find a steakhouse.  It's only about 25 minutes from the marina.  Molley asks again about the boats the guests own.  Fran and Ron have the '86 Wellcraft St. Tropez.  Adam has a '73 Trojan Express Cruiser.  And at this point, the conversation goes off the rails for a bit. Choosing Lake Life for the Family If you decide to choose lake life is can bring the family closer together and create lasting memories.  There's definitely a sense of community at the lake.  There are events like the dock crawl where people get together for friendship and a little competition.  Fran explains that their children have grown up now.  Time at Lake Cumberland gives them the chance to unplug from the day-to-day world, reconnect to each other and to create new experiences together.  The group talks about when they begin to feel that sense of “we're going to the lake.”  You can feel the stress melting away.  Adam explains how the Lake Life actually chose him.  He hasn't turned back since. Chad tells a story about the time Rob and Fran's boat started to sink.  A clamp came off.  They didn't realize it until the marine assist boat was towing them back to the marina.  It definitely spoiled some of the joy of the trip. Chad explains how a guy with a jet ski basically took over the ramp, recently.  There are simply things you need to understand about launching and trailering your boat/PWC.  Check out the episode on Ramp Etiquette. More Fun Facts about Lake Cumberland The sunsets are beautiful.  The lake actually has more shoreline than FLORIDA.  (Yep, Google it).  The people really make this such a great place to visit.  This sense of community fosters a feeling of belonging and creates a support system that enhances the lake life experience. Chad comments that this sense of community is common to a lot lakes across the state.   However, there's always that one guys at the ramp.  Check out the episode titled, Don't Be That Guy! Molley notices that with the dock, the group really doesn't have to deal with the ramp.  Fran has a pop-up wagon they use to bring everything from the cars straight down to the boat.   That's a wrap for this episode.  We'd like to thank our friends Fran, Rob and Adam for guest hosting with us.  We hope you found it helpful, insightful and maybe a little entertaining.  Thanks for Listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider sharing it with your social media friends.  We hope to see you out there soon.  Until next time, here's to warm weather and calm waters! Don't forget to subscribe!

Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding sits down to talk boating trends, tech and the future of the Wellcraft brand with Beneteau's Nick Harvey.

In this episode of Boat Buyers Secret Weapon Podcast, Captain Matt talks about 5 Types of Boat Buyers… Discover which one you are And, much more   Links discussed in today's episode:   The Boat Buyer's Toolkit, a free gift for listeners: BoatBuyersSecretWeapon.com/Toolkit   Get a 7-Day Pass to the US Boat Expo at USBoatExpo.com   If you are a first-time boat buyer that is confused, overwhelmed and frustrated with the buying experience, the First-Time Boat Buyer's Academy is right for you. BoatBuyersSecretWeapon.com/academy   Own a boat but are a little stressed around the docks and other situation, check out BestBoatCaptainOnTheWater.com or www.BestPontoonCaptainOnTheLake.com   Youtube Videos to Accompany this Podcast:   1:   How To Buy A Used Pontoon Without Getting Ripped Off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfbgGMEHfMs   2:  How To Buy A Used Boat Without Getting Ripped Off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW5KhxkiHV0   3:  Advice For First Time Boat Buyers (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6x0c-2g_kk   4:  Boat Loan Basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n97MsMqXybk   5:  Pontoon Trailer Basics, How To Buy The Right Pontoon Trailer: https://boatbuyerssecretweapon.com/pontoon-boat-trailer-for-sale/   6:  Boat Trailer Basics, How To Buy The Right Trailer For Your Boat: https://boatbuyerssecretweapon.com/boat-trailer-basics/   7:  Insider Secrets To Trading Your Boat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgqQyZc4U0E   8:  How to Buy a Pontoon or Tri-Toon https://youtu.be/MfbgGMEHfMs   9:  How to Buy a Used Center Console https://youtu.be/ApWArNPhyBk   10:  How to Buy a Used Bow Rider https://youtu.be/oPbZ9blQPVM   11:  How to Buy a Used Aluminum Fishing Boat https://youtu.be/ouLO0KwHX1E

A Canet en Roussillon, Passion Nautisme se caractérise par une offre de service particulièrement large, destinée à répondre aux attentes des plaisanciers.Positionnée au coeur de la zone technique du port de plaisance, Passion Nautisme est concessionnaire de marques telles Mercury Marine, Quicksilver, B2 Marine, Salpa, Zeppelin, Wellcraft et importateur français de la marque Seagame, une marque italienne de coques open typées sport fishing et très belle facture. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.

In this episode of Boat Buyers Secret Weapon Podcast, Captain Matt talks with Tyler, a boat shopper from Michigan searching for the right boat for their lake front home. A conversation about the right engine type for a lake front home owner Do I need a trailer with a lake front home Comparing pontoons, bow riders and deck boats Which boat is right for some boating on Lake Huron (a Great Lake) And, much more Links discussed in today’s episode: The Boat Buyer’s Toolkit, a free gift for listeners: BoatBuyersSecretWeapon.com/Toolkit   The Magic Money Saving Method to Getting the Best Price On Your Boat: BoatBuyersSecretWeapon.com/Save Youtube Videos to Accompany this Podcast: 1:   How To Buy A Used Pontoon Without Getting Ripped Off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfbgGMEHfMs   2:  How To Buy A Used Boat Without Getting Ripped Off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW5KhxkiHV0   3:  Advice For First Time Boat Buyers (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6x0c-2g_kk   4:  Boat Loan Basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n97MsMqXybk   5:  Pontoon Trailer Basics, How To Buy The Right Pontoon Trailer: https://boatbuyerssecretweapon.com/pontoon-boat-trailer-for-sale/   6:  Boat Trailer Basics, How To Buy The Right Trailer For Your Boat: https://boatbuyerssecretweapon.com/boat-trailer-basics/   7:  Insider Secrets To Trading Your Boat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgqQyZc4U0E   8:  How to Buy a Pontoon or Tri-Toon https://youtu.be/MfbgGMEHfMs   9:  How to Buy a Used Center Console https://youtu.be/ApWArNPhyBk   10:  How to Buy a Used Bow Rider https://youtu.be/oPbZ9blQPVM   11:  How to Buy a Used Aluminum Fishing Boat https://youtu.be/ouLO0KwHX1E

In this episode of Boat Buyers Secret Weapon Podcast, Captain Matt talks about What every boater needs to know about carbon monoxide Truths and myths about CO What every boater needs to know about CO And, much more Links discussed in today’s episode: The Boat Buyer’s Toolkit, a free gift for listeners: BoatBuyersSecretWeapon.com/Toolkit   The Magic Money Saving Method to Getting the Best Price On Your Boat: BoatBuyersSecretWeapon.com/Save     Youtube Videos to Accompany this Podcast:     1:   How To Buy A Used Pontoon Without Getting Ripped Off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfbgGMEHfMs   2:  How To Buy A Used Boat Without Getting Ripped Off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW5KhxkiHV0   3:  Advice For First Time Boat Buyers (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6x0c-2g_kk   4:  Boat Loan Basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n97MsMqXybk   5:  Pontoon Trailer Basics, How To Buy The Right Pontoon Trailer: https://boatbuyerssecretweapon.com/pontoon-boat-trailer-for-sale/   6:  Boat Trailer Basics, How To Buy The Right Trailer For Your Boat: https://boatbuyerssecretweapon.com/boat-trailer-basics/   7:  Insider Secrets To Trading Your Boat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgqQyZc4U0E   8:  How to Buy a Pontoon or Tri-Toon https://youtu.be/MfbgGMEHfMs   9:  How to Buy a Used Center Console https://youtu.be/ApWArNPhyBk   10:  How to Buy a Used Bow Rider https://youtu.be/oPbZ9blQPVM   11:  How to Buy a Used Aluminum Fishing Boat https://youtu.be/ouLO0KwHX1E

In this episode of Boat Buyers Secret Weapon Podcast, Captain Matt talks about Common stern-drive winterization mistakes The biggest mistakes people make when winterizing their stern drive What winterization is and is not What else you should do when winterizing your boat And, much more   Links discussed in today’s episode:   The Boat Buyer’s Toolkit, a free gift for listeners: BoatBuyersSecretWeapon.com/Toolkit   The Magic Money Saving Method to Getting the Best Price On Your Boat: BoatBuyersSecretWeapon.com/Save     Youtube Videos to Accompany this Podcast:     1:   How To Buy A Used Pontoon Without Getting Ripped Off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfbgGMEHfMs   2:  How To Buy A Used Boat Without Getting Ripped Off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW5KhxkiHV0   3:  Advice For First Time Boat Buyers (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6x0c-2g_kk   4:  Boat Loan Basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n97MsMqXybk   5:  Pontoon Trailer Basics, How To Buy The Right Pontoon Trailer: https://boatbuyerssecretweapon.com/pontoon-boat-trailer-for-sale/   6:  Boat Trailer Basics, How To Buy The Right Trailer For Your Boat: https://boatbuyerssecretweapon.com/boat-trailer-basics/   7:  Insider Secrets To Trading Your Boat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgqQyZc4U0E   8:  How to Buy a Pontoon or Tri-Toon https://youtu.be/MfbgGMEHfMs   9:  How to Buy a Used Center Console https://youtu.be/ApWArNPhyBk   10:  How to Buy a Used Bow Rider https://youtu.be/oPbZ9blQPVM   11:  How to Buy a Used Aluminum Fishing Boat https://youtu.be/ouLO0KwHX1E    

In this episode of Boat Buyers Secret Weapon Podcast, Captain Matt talks about jet drives, stern drives (I/O), Inboards and Outboards   The pros and cons of jet drives, stern drives, outboards and inboards And, much more   Links discussed in today’s episode:   The Boat Buyer’s Toolkit, a free gift for listeners: BoatBuyersSecretWeapon.com/Toolkit   The Magic Money Saving Method to Getting the Best Price On Your Boat: BoatBuyersSecretWeapon.com/Save   Youtube Videos to Accompany this Podcast:   1:   How To Buy A Used Pontoon Without Getting Ripped Off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfbgGMEHfMs   2:  How To Buy A Used Boat Without Getting Ripped Off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW5KhxkiHV0   3:  Advice For First Time Boat Buyers (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6x0c-2g_kk   4:  Boat Loan Basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n97MsMqXybk   5:  Pontoon Trailer Basics, How To Buy The Right Pontoon Trailer: https://boatbuyerssecretweapon.com/pontoon-boat-trailer-for-sale/   6:  Boat Trailer Basics, How To Buy The Right Trailer For Your Boat: https://boatbuyerssecretweapon.com/boat-trailer-basics/   7:  Insider Secrets To Trading Your Boat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgqQyZc4U0E   8:  How to Buy a Pontoon or Tri-Toon https://youtu.be/MfbgGMEHfMs   9:  How to Buy a Used Center Console https://youtu.be/ApWArNPhyBk   10:  How to Buy a Used Bow Rider https://youtu.be/oPbZ9blQPVM   11:  How to Buy a Used Aluminum Fishing Boat https://youtu.be/ouLO0KwHX1E  

Poli Naval, concessionnaire historique de la filière nautique de Mandelieu, situé le long des pistes de l'aéroport, vient d'ouvrir un tout nouveau magasin d'accastillage, sous enseigne AD (Accastillage Diffusion). Jusqu'à présent, Poli Naval distribuait les marques de bateaux Wellcraft et Four Winns, mais aussi les moteurs hors-bord Yamaha, Mercury et Suzuki. Poli Naval a d'ailleurs été la toute première société à monter les fameux XTO 425cv de Yamaha sur le tableau arrière d'une coque open, un Wellcraft en l'occurrence. Dernière actualité de Poli Naval, l'ouverture d'un magasin Accastillage diffusion, vraiment impressionnant. ECO YACHTING vous propose d'en savoir plus... Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.

Novità da Salone: Wellcraft 202 Fisherman

Wellcraft 182 Fisherman : un picccolo center console con numeri da grande

If you can’t get a bite, try a fish call … Guest Profile Sid Mair runs a sales team for a computer company by day, but he is never far from the water. Whether it’s fishing, water skiing, SCUBA diving, or spear fishing, Sid is always ready to get wet. One day Sid decided to take the family and the new Wellcraft out on the big pond for some mahi fishing. After a slow start, Sid broke out his secret weapon. After that, the fish were jumping in (and all around) the boat. Social Media https://www.facebook.com/sid.mair Fishing experience Sid is a watersports enthusiast and avid angler who loves spearfishing and freshwater fishing for largemouth bass. However, his favorite is offshore fishing for sailfish and mahi. Location This episode takes place out of Port Canaveral, Florida. Catch of the Day Mahi Gear Used A Wellcraft boat and some cut bait About TTF Podcast The Tell Tale Fisherman podcast is the place for all avid anglers (not just guides and tournament professionals) to share their fishing story of a lifetime and become fishing legends. Fresh water or salt water, middle of the ocean or middle of a stream, on this fishing podcast we are on a quest to catch the most EPIC fishing adventures from around the world—to inspire yours! If you are an avid angler, we would LOVE to have you as a guest on the show. So, if you love to fish, and find yourself often sharing your fishing pictures or talking fishing with other anglers, then you are EXACTLY the type of guest (and listener!) this show is all about. On this fishing podcast we want to hear from ALL avid anglers – not just pros and guides (although we love them too!). Join us on this quest to catch the greatest fishing stories in the world. To sign up (or to recommend a guest), visit our guest page (http://www.tell.fish/guest). The interview format is super easy – just tell us a little about yourself, and then share with us the story of your most epic day of fishing ever. All you need is a computer or mobile device and 15 minutes of time. That’s it! And most importantly, if you enjoy the show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or YouTube – it really helps us a LOT. Thanks – we appreciate you!

Episodes 6-10 featured a wide range of boating experts and industry people: Betty Bauman, Founder/CEO of Ladies Let’s Go Fishing; Dan DeGeorge, VP of Sales for Docka; Stephanie Vatalaro, VP of Communications, Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation; Diane Seltzer, Marketing Director, SureShade, Founder/Editor myboatlife.com and boaterkids.com; and Kristen Frohnhoefer, President of SeaTow International.   Safety: With the timing of these episodes falling around National Boat Safety Week, we touched on a lot of safety issues. Kristen and the SeaTow Foundation are working hard to promote the Designate a Sober Skipper Campaign and National Safe Boating Week. National Safe Boating Week is the kick off week but safe boating is a year-long effort. Freedom Boat Club participated in a national PFD awareness effort. Diane and I discussed raising safe boating children and that starts with getting them accustomed to wearing their lifejackets as soon as they step on the dock. Start the good habits young! We also talked about the importance of Sun Safety and the industry collaborative called Sun Safe Boating. This can often be overlooked but is an incredibly important aspect of safe boating.  Many of our guests took the boat safety courses as children and Stephanie was no different, her father required it!   Getting Started: Diane was not a boater as a child, but was hooked after a weekend trip on a sailboat in Rock Hall, Maryland. Soon after, she bought her first boat with her now husband, but then boyfriend. His initial training came from reading everything he could get his hands on and still carries that book knowledge with him on the water today. Kristen, on the other hand, has been boating since just about birth. She too was required to take a boating safety course and learned how to sail and operate power boats. Much of her childhood was spent out on the sailboat, sailing over to Newport or Essex, spending the night in Block Island, or just rafting up with friends. I remember those great days out with the family. Stephanie was boating as a young child on Lake Erie, until at age 7 they relocated to eh Florida Keys and her father became a fishing guide! Dan’s family rented boats at their summer getaway on Lake George before purchasing their own, and his father taught him how to boat. Betty also loved boating growing up but got more serious about it after getting a job with Wellcraft doing their marketing. That’s where she also learned to fish, figuring after working some tournaments she needed to know a little something about it!   Favorite things to do: Betty loves to fish in the Florida Keys, Chokoloskee, which I call the Jurassic Park of fishing, and the Bahamas. Stephanie and her family go out on their 24’ Pursuit center console for a day of fishing or going to the beach. Kristen spends her time on the water rafting up with friends, taking a ride around Shelter Island or Sag Harbor, or going out with her niece and nephew beaching the boat, watching them swim in the water and jump off the boat. Diane is on the Chesapeake Bay - a beautiful, enormous body of water that stretches from Maryland down to Virginia. She says you could spend a lifetime boating on the Chesapeake Bay and exploring it all. Dan still likes to come to Lake George to cliff jump and do watersports with his Dockwa team.   Important for Beginners: Kristen says make sure you do have a cooler full of water and some snacks because you never know how long you’re gonna be out there. You might want to bring an extra jacket in case you get stuck a little bit later. Stephanie suggests, More than a thing,  is do the training beforehand. Before you go out on the water understand the rules of the road, navigation basics, how to read a chart or GPS. If there’s a chance to do a training or do a trial take it! Betty wants to make sure you get the right rod and reel. Learn what’s conventional, what’s spinning, what kind of reel you need for the fishing you want to do. For boating it’s what kind of boat do you want, what kind of boat suits you. Visit your local tackle shop and they will point you in the right direction for the fish you want! Discoverboating.com comes up with almost every guest. It’s a great place to start the research process and find out what type of boating – buying, renting, or boat clubs – is best for you and what type of boat fits your lifestyle.   Random Notes and Quotes: Betty: I realized if I had a place I could go without him where I could learn the theory, and use the equipment, tie the knots, have a chance to practice, and then go out on the water and practice my skills on the environment then I would be a better part of the fishing team. I get the feedback that we changed their lives. They were wanting to be fishing and once they took this they had the courage to go out and challenge the sport and find ways to go fishing.  Don’t be afraid of your fishing mistakes. Use them as a way to learn. Practice is king. The more you practice, the more you go fishing, the better you’re going to be.   Dan: He was watching the dockmaster run around back and forth between docks and writing reservations in a notebook and walked up and asked the dockmaster about how he takes reservations. The dockmaster said it’s the way we’ve always done it, it’s an old school industry. There’s a lot of room for us to help these marinas and operators get more efficient and create a better experience for the boater. Boaters love it because they’re used to it in other industries. They can go online or on their phone and make a hotel reservation or an airline reservation, so it only makes sense that you should be able to do it for marinas and for boating.    Stephanie: If you look at fishing participation numbers they have been pretty flat over the last several years and with the changing demographics, in order to even maintain that flat rate a lot of change has to be made. What we really need to do is energize the industry to get that number even higher, to get on the front end of these changes and try to make that difference now. It’s a rallying cry for the industry. Let’s do this together. We run an influencer campaign that speaks to that millennial target. [Their challenges] are time, it’s not having the mentor or the experience and not knowing that these opportunities are very close to them. A lot of younger generations are moving back to the city and they don’t realize that there are a lot of urban fishing and boating opportunities.   Diane: Eight years ago SureShade debuted on its first boat with the Boston Whaler 370 Outrage. They were relative newcomers to the boating industry, came up with this product, invented it, patented it, brought it to the industry at IBEX and within two years got their first factory install. Fast forward eight years and we have 100 different boat models that offer it as a factory option or standard feature and then there’s a huge aftermarket part of the business as well.  We’re seeing a lot of new boat styles coming out that serve a lot more purposes. You see a lot of crossovers and dayboats that are good for fishing, cruising, overnights. So I think the industry is trying to pull in a younger demographic but also give boaters more options and make their boats more multi-purpose. I would also add more physical access to boating with more ramps and docks and marinas, especially in urban boating areas, is another big thing the industry could be doing.   Kristen: We always encourage our members to be proactive in maintenance. It is important to have that regular maintenance. Especially if you’re in the northeast and there are seasons, you want to do that spring commissioning and winterizing. Double check your fuel gauge on a regular basis, know how much fuel you put in your boat. Those fuel gauges don’t always work. Education ahead of time and knowing the area you’re in and being familiar with the waters is very helpful. I see the peer-to-peer market, where current boat owners are going to rent their boats out to individuals through sites such as Boatsetter, as something that’s going to change the market. Boat clubs are blowing up at the moment because people see it as a way to get into boating, they’re just not ready to make that purchase yet. 

All I can think about is fishing after speaking with Betty Bauman, the Founder and CEO of Ladies Let’s Go Fishing/Executive Director of the LLGF Foundation, Founder and CEO of MetroMedia, and Program Manager for Save-Fish.com. Betty started her career as a PR Manager for Wellcraft, Donzi, and Aquasport before starting her own agency. Along the way she has supported the Fort Lauderdale Billfish Tournament and Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament. Betty is a frequent radio guest on Fish Talk Radio with John Henigin and Mike Ritz broadcast to millions of listeners including iHeart Radio, and on Bill Kelly's fishing radio show in Islamorada, FL SUN FM 103.1 and iHeart Radio. As Program Manager of Save-Fish.com, Betty created and launched a go-to informative website on how and why to release fish, partnering with the Save Our Seas Foundation, an internationally-based nonprofit with the mission of preserving oceanic habitat. Finally, Betty has helped over 8,000 women graduate from Ladies Let’s Go Fishing! The seminar series — often dubbed “The No-Yelling School of Fishing” — is renowned nationally. Bauman established a partnership with the State Department in 1997 when she offered the state a solution to the lack of opportunity for women to learn fishing and conservation skills. “Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!®” is a national organization dedicated to attracting more women to sportfishing and to promoting conservation and responsible angling. LLGF promotes networking among women anglers and emphasizes mentorship between novice and experienced members. The organization has earned rave reviews from national media including “Inside Edition,” CBS’ “The Early Show,” NBC's “Nightly News with Tom Brokaw,” “Good Morning America,” “Outdoor Life Network,” USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Southern Living and more. The weekend seminar series offers a complete fishing experience presented in a non-intimidating environment. Leading sportfishing and marine industry professionals teach classes and provide hands-on training in inshore, offshore, bottom and fly fishing techniques. And it’s not just for ladies, women are now encouraged to register male and teen guests to join them! The Foundation is a 501C3 whose mission is to provide educational opportunities for women and families to learn fishing and conservation. It's a wonder Betty had time to join me but I am sure glad she did. Enjoy!   On getting started in boating…..I always loved boating. We always had a small boat when I was growing up. And back in the 70’s I got a job with Wellcraft Marine doing their marketing. At that point I got my own boat and I didn’t even think twice about how to drive it. I had a whole company of people I could go to for reference. I loved the water and I loved the outdoors! I had some exposure with boating through work and I just really enjoyed boats. Now I have a Ranger boat which is fantastic. On getting into fishing…..With my job at the boat company I did learn fishing. They would bring me to fishing tournaments and put me on boats to fish with, say the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Arthur Smith Tournament. It was there I realized I need to know a little more about fishing. I was fishing on my own boat and I just kind of winged it and I realized if I had some training I would be a little more productive and catch more fish. On challenging parts of learning…..The trickiest part was docking and trailering, how to get the boat in the water. And also things like how the pumps and batteries work. For fishing it was what kind of lures you use for what kind of fish and what do you do with the lures. Those are all things you can learn but as a beginner we’re not born with that knowledge. On equipment for beginners…..It’s the rod and reel. And learning what’s conventional, what’s spinning, what kind of reel you need for the fishing you want to do. For boating it’s what kind of boat do you want, what kind of boat suits you. On inspiration for LLGF…..I like to fish, and married a guy who is a tournament champion. We would go fishing and he would bark out orders. And by the time I asked the question it was already too late to perform the task. Because of that I could never learn in the actual situation. I realized if I had a place I could go without him where I could learn the theory, and use the equipment, tie the knots, have a chance to practice, and then go out on the water and practice my skills on the environment then I would be a better part of the fishing team. On feedback from graduates…..I get the feedback that we changed their lives. They were wanting to be fishing and once they took this they had the courage to go out and challenge the sport and find ways to go fishing. A lot of them ended up buying boats, getting the tackle and now they’re sending me pictures of them fishing in other countries. It gave them something really fun to do, something to look forward to, and ways to make memories with friends and family. On boating as a family activity…..Boating and fishing are so unique and so important. A family can get together in one place, without the electronic distractions, and they’re actually talking, sharing, doing things together. It’s a very special sport. On favorites place to fish…..My favorite places are the Florida Keys, Chokoloskee, which I call the Jurassic Park of fishing, and the Bahamas. For me it’s the kind of fish you can catch, the scenery, and the destination. It all kind of works together. On conservation…..The things that we instill at LLGF and through save-fish are how to release fish that you’re not intending to keep or you accidently catch, how to use the dehookers, how to use fish grips. If you must take a photo, try to leave the fish in the water. Don’t keep it out of the water longer than you can hold your breath. Hold it sideways. Use wet hands, not gloves. That is their home. You have to really think about the impact of what you’re doing on the water. On favorite fish to catch….. Sailfish of course! They really give you an exciting show. You go from boredom to sheer excitement in one second. Sometimes you have 3 or 4 sailfish on at the same time. I like to kitefish for them and we use goggle-eyes for that. So we are drifting with kites. On fish for beginners…..What’s nice about Mahi-Mahi is that there’s a lot of them sometimes and they can be caught using simple strategies such as trolling. Sometimes there’s so many of them that you can make mistakes and lose a few until you get the rhythm of bringing them to the boat and positioning them. And they grow very fast, they’re good to eat, and they’re beautiful. They glow green and blue underneath the water and when you have a school there it is just sheer excitement! On continuing to learn fishing skills…..Come to another LLGF in a different city! They can join a forum, that’s a good place to look up information. Read Magazines, there are a lot of great ones, for instance Florida Sportsman. Also, we teach them how to go into a tackle shop and what questions to ask. A lot of tackle shops have friendly people there that you can walk in and say ‘Hey, I wanna catch a redfish or a snook can you show me what lures they’re biting on?’ Go to shows where they have seminars. And then wear fish jewelry and wear fish clothes. You’re going to run into people that will comment on them and you will make some friends and those are other people that are sources!  On great fishing advice received…..One of the best is don’t be afraid of your fishing mistakes. Use them as a way to learn. Practice is king. The more you practice, the more you go fishing, the better you’re going to be. On the importance of sponsors…..The registrations only pay a percentage of this year round operation. Without the sponsors, there would not be a LLGF. All of our sponsors can be found on our website and they are all so important and appreciated!   On advice to anyone thinking about boating…..Do it! You’re gonna learn by experience. Try to build a network around you of people who fish and boat. Fishing and boating is something really fun to do. Especially if you’re already boating, fishing is a way to interact with what’s on the other side of the ocean, what kind of world is down there. With fishing, you can reveal what is down there and interact with it and have fishing stories to tell for the rest of your life.  

Wow, I had so much fun recording this episode with Lisa 'The Boatanista' Almeida. Born and raised a Floridian, who claims to bleed salt water when she gets cut, Lisa turned a successful career in Sales and Marketing into her current role as the Owner of Freedom Boat Club, Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Before owning her Freedom Boat Club locations, Lisa rose to Director of Marketing for the nine state Bellsouth region. During her tenure, she was continually recognized for her innovative, creative problem solving, and her ability to engage an audience with her speaking skills. In 2007, when she took an early retirement from Bellsouth to make a career change, she followed her passion for being on the water. Lisa is a member of the Captains Club, The Jacksonville Power Squadron, The Jacksonville Marine Association, and serves on the City of Jacksonville’s Boating Committee. As an Aquaholic she has done many charity boat rides for underprivileged children, and was instrumental in saving the Jacksonville lighted boat parade. In 2016 Boating Industry included Lisa in their list of Women Making Waves, recognizing women in the boating industry who have made large contributions to its success, propelled its growth and led their organizations into the future. Lisa has been a distinguished franchise owner winning several national awards including Marketer of the Year and Brand Champion. Lisa’s passion for boating and enthusiasm is inspiring. We covered so much - how she boated at 3 weeks old, ‘boat-gating’ at Jaguars games, advice for boating with pets, empowering women boaters, essentials for beginners, following her passion into a fulfilling career she loves, and more. Enjoy the conversation!   On getting her boating start…..I like to say that boating is a part of my DNA and I didn't really even have a choice because my parents were competitive water skiers and they competed all over the states. They actually competed at Cypress Gardens. My mom kept waterskiing with me until she was six months pregnant. Then three weeks after I was born she said they would put me in a carrier and tie me up underneath the bow, I would go to sleep when the engine started. When the engine would stop I would wake up and then they would feed me, and then the engine would start and I’d go back into slumberland. On her first boating memory…..I remember being at a tournament and I was three years old. My mom used to ski in a tutu and she would be on one ski skiing backwards and there's a picture of me three years old with a ski rope in front of me, and I had a little bathing suit with a tutu and I'm standing there with my leg out back trying to imitate my mom. I just remember it being such a loving atmosphere, and fun, and everybody was having a great time and that's what boating actually means to me. On the first boats she was on…..I know that it was a Glastron, and another one of the first boats that my dad had was a Wellcraft. There's also another picture of me like four years old sitting at the helm staring at the wheel, and my dad said you're staring at it thinking ‘when do I get to drive.’  On learning to boat…..I was about 8 or 9 when I started learning to drive the boat. And then at 14 or 15 I was driving it with no problem. Later on, when I bought my first boat, my dad came up and really spent a lot of time with me and teaching me about the lines, and currents, and wind, and trailering.  He has a great method called push/pull, learning how to spin on yourself with just one engine. He taught me about the throttle, and putting it in and out of gear, and just practicing and making it okay if you didn't do it right the first time.  On whether boating was intimidating…..Never, and I think it's because my dad had three girls and so because he wanted to ski and he always wanted to go boating, we all had to learn how to drive, back the trailer, etc. It was always a mindset of, 'of course you can do this!' It's really not that hard, I believe it's more of a mindset that women can do it. It's really just about pushing through the fear of the unknown, of the not doing, and if you've got someone there coaching you, teaching you, and letting you just be like, it's okay you made a mistake, then gaining experience and confidence is just what it takes. On the feeling of being a confident boater.....I will tell you it is really really fun when I'm in my 32 Monterey and I am driving and I pull up to somewhere and pull it right in, and there's a guy standing there and many times he's going 'wow that's pretty impressive.' One of my favorite stories was in Fernandina Beach. They have a shrimp festival every year. It's a three day event with bands and music and food. I had a girlfriend and two guys on the boat with me and I was driving my 30 Sea Ray and it was pretty tight and we were coming in and I heard somebody on the dock say 'watch out, there's a lady at the helm.' We came in, I spun it around and backed up, and they gave me a standing ovation. It was awesome!   On her personal boats.....I have a 32 Monterey cruiser with twin Mercs on it which I absolutely love. I have a 22 Sea Ray Sundeck which is an awesome boat. Because you know one is never enough!  On her dream boat…..I’d really love to have a 46 or 48 sedan bridge because it is really nice to get up top on the sedan. The views are different, you can see things different and it's really fun when you're anchored out and everybody's hanging out up top. On boating to Jaguars games…..That is so much fun. It is one of my favorite things for my members to experience, even friends who have never done it. The stadium is on the river and right across from the stadium is the city Marina, so we don't tailgate, we boat-gate. Just like tailgating, everybody brings food, we put a tent on the dock, and it's really awesome when we're going underneath the bridge and you see the bumper-to-bumper traffic and we don't have any. Why go by car when you can go by boat?! On her boating destination bucket list…..I want to go to Put-In-Bay in Ohio and I also want to do the Columbus Day Regatta in Miami, where thousands of boaters come together. Put-In-Bay has the round bar and a bunch of boats rafted up together. That's really when my heart is the most open and it's the most fun, when we're all rafted up together and there's all different kinds of boats and everybody is just one big happy family. It's just that connectivity. You don't ever meet a stranger, but you meet tons of strangers and that's the best thing for me about boating. On her favorite boating activity…..Now my favorite thing really is going to the beach and rafting up with folks - swimming, enjoying activities, having kids around, bringing them up in the boating world. We have an island here called Fort George Island that is a big barrier island. The beaches are gorgeous and everybody just goes and rafts up together and anchors and it's kind of like you took your boat to the beach with a party of your 500 best friends. On a new favorite piece of gear.....Maui Mats!  They are 6 feet wide by 20 feet long. You can walk on it, you can put coolers on it, you can put chairs on it, kids love, it, and adults love it. It's really fun to just hang out on the Maui Mat, swim on it, jump off it, and walk on water. On essentials for beginners.….I think definitely Navionics or something like that on your iPhone is a must. Being a BoatUS member and a Sea-Tow member, I recommend both because they each bring different things to the table, is also very helpful. There is so much you can learn from reading your BoatUS magazine, getting online, seeing their feed on Facebook. Anytime I get the magazine I'm pulling out articles on really cool tools to have on board, places to go, and things about boating. I think both of those things are really really important. On her favorite boating ‘book’..…I don't really have a boating book other than my West Marine catalog! My friends do tease me that I would rather go to West Marine and walk around than go to the mall and it is the truth! On her career change…..I went on an African safari and we were touring this mud hut, and 8 people slept in it and they were gracious and happy and I had an epiphany moment. I came back and decided to leave Bell South. Freedom Boat Club interviewed 12 people (11 men and me) and I got the job. Now I understand the difference between loving what you do and having a passion for what you do. I work all the time and I never feel like I'm at work. Even when I'm on my boat on the weekends at Fort George, in the morning and night I'm on my laptop working but it doesn't ever feel like work. I want to do it. I love doing it. I want everyone to get on the water and experience the joy of boating with your friends and your family! On boating with pets…..It's really fun to bring your animal on board, but you also want to remember that you're in charge of them. You want to make sure they're safe, so number one - your dog should have a life jacket that fits them well and makes them comfortable. Also, when you're coming down to the dock you want to have them on a leash because if it's a floating dock they might feel wobbly and uncomfortable. Then definitely you have got to have water and a water bowl for them. They make a bottle that actually has a ball on it that the dog can lick and water will come out of it. There's lots of different things that you can buy but definitely have to keep them hydrated because when they get in the water they're going to drink, and if it's salty that's not good for them. On success in the boating world..…I think of Carl Blackwell from Discover Boating and the reason that he comes to mind is because his whole goal is to make people aware about boating and learning about boating. Their website and their facebook page has a plethora of information. Of course I think about John Giglio, CEO and President of Freedom Boat Club. Many of our members leave and buy their own boats. They fall in love with boating which is great. We're putting product on the water for people to see and those people are taking friends. It's giving boating so much exposure. John's done an amazing job growing the business, we're at 120 locations.  Final advice for someone thinking about boating..…Stop thinking about it and do it! It doesn't have to be a dream. Just make it happen, make the decision. If you're unsure if you're a boating family, rent a boat. If they like the rental boat and you're still not sure about wanting to buy a boat, join a boat club. If you feel like you already know you're a boating family go to Discoverboating.com, read about the different kinds of boats, go to a boat show and see what kind of boat you think you want to buy. Just make the decision. There's lots of support out there, there's lots of help out there, just do it! Rent, join a club, or buy. Put one foot in front of the other and just make that decision and get your family out having so much fun. They're not on their iPhones, they're not on their iPads, they're laughing and joking and you are creating family memories that are going to last forever!   I can't wait to join Lisa on a boat-gate to a Jaguars game someday. Leave questions or comments below. 

For sale! 1993 Wellcraft 31 Scarab Thunder. This is a show stopper! Pristine condition and an entertainer's dream. She is set up for thrills or to chill as a family cruiser.

For sale! 1993 Wellcraft 31 Scarab Thunder. This is a show stopper! Pristine condition and an entertainer's dream. She is set up for thrills or to chill as a family cruiser.