My husband grew up boating his entire life and enjoys sharing his love of the water with our girls.  During the summer months, we love spending the weekends on our boat.  It’s a great way for us to unwind and unplug while we soak up the sunshine.

Our favorite boating activity is to gather up our friends and family and spend the entire day on the water.  We usually pack a picnic lunch, a bunch of snacks and find a place to park along the waterfront.  Last summer, we found a spot along the waterfront that had a great sandy area, perfect for building sandcastles and exploring.  The kids found a rope swing – instant fun!

Whether you are new to the water or a seasoned boater –  DiscoverBoating.com offers a boat selector guide, information on renting boats, a marina and ramp locator along with boating courses.   And if boating is completely new to you, they have an informative “Get Started in Boating” DVD – and it’s free!

Check out these great facts from DiscoverBoating.com –

• Ninety percent of Americans live within an hour’s drive of a navigable body of water.
• Eighty-three million Americans went boating in 2011, an increase of ten percent from 2010.
• Boaters bond over memories on the water –69 percent of boaters say boating brings their families closer together.
• More than eight out of ten boaters (77 percent) boated as a child.

We are looking forward to spending many days out on the water this summer.  There’s nothing better than a day on the boat surrounded by good friends, beautiful weather and making memories.

Does your family enjoy boating?  What are some of your favorite water activities?

** I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Discover Boating and received a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate. **