The Town That Taught Itself to Surf — And Then Couldn’t Figure Out How to Sell It
Some of the best surf, diving, and kayaking in America happens in towns nobody’s heard of. Here’s the economic story…
Category: The Blue Economy
Free Boat & Water Tour App USA — List Anything on the Water
Got a boat, jet ski, or water skill? Marina Boat App is free to list on — ocean, lake, bay,…
The Pacific Northwest Has a Charter Industry Most Americans Don’t Know Exists
The San Juan Islands have world-class sailing, wildlife, and boat charter potential. Most Americans have no idea. Here’s why that’s…
Your Boat Sits Empty 200 Days a Year. That’s a Business Waiting to Happen.
The average American boat sits unused 200+ days a year. Here’s exactly how boat owners are turning idle vessels into…
Marina Boat App — Book Boats, Crew & Berths on the App Store
Marina Boat App is now on the App Store. Book boats, yacht charters, fishing trips, diving, water taxis, and marina…
Corporate Retreats Are Quietly Moving From Conference Rooms to Charter Boats
Conference rooms are out. Charter boats are in. Here’s why corporate retreat planners are booking water activities instead. Corporate retreat…
Nobody Tells You This Before Renting a Vacation House With a Dock — So We Will
Waterfront rental with a private dock sounds perfect until you actually use it. Here’s what nobody mentions before you book….
Is an All-Inclusive Resort Worth It, or Should You Plan a Budget Coastal Trip Yourself?
You’re staring at two browser tabs — one with an all-inclusive resort package, one with a self-planned vacation vs package…
Boat Rental Instead of a Hotel for Your Mediterranean Trip: Is It Actually Worth It?
You’re comparing beachfront hotel vs vacation rental prices for a Mediterranean trip and noticing something: a decent hotel room in…
Your Boat Trip Does More for the Local Economy Than Your Hotel Stay. Here’s the Actual Math.
Coastal towns increasingly depend on visitor spending that never shows up in a typical “tourism dollars” headline. A single charter…