12 Boating Terms and Nautical Vocabulary You Should Know

Spending a day on the open water? Boating is a wonderful recreational activity, but before you go, it’s important to learn some basic terminology. It will help keep you safe in case of an emergency. With a little preparation, you’ll feel more comfortable on your excursion. Here are twelve useful boating terms for beginners and nautical vocabulary that you should know.

5 Benefits of a Boat Membership Club Every Boat Lover Needs to Know

Estimates show that around 142 million Americans enjoyed boating in 2016. Maybe you did as well, and now you want a boat of your own. Fantasies of sun-drenched afternoons on the water, tubing, fishing trips with old friends, and water skiing fill your head. The smell of salt on the breeze—it’s all so intoxicating. However, a boat is an investment full of costs that sap the happiness out of ownership. You can avoid them with a boat membership.

Keep Your Kids Safe & Entertained On The Water

What’s Really Involved in a Boat Club Membership?

Would you love to go boating often, but aren’t ready for the hassle and expense of owning your own boat? Are you interested in learning more about boat club membership? Boat club members can get the perks of owning a boat without the expense. And you’ll have access to a superb collection of boats.

5 Essential Hacks for Renting a Boat This Summer

The sun is out and waves are rolling…you’re stuck on the shore watching everyone enjoy their summer out on the boat. Not an ideal way to spend your free time is it?

The Top Boat Activities to Try With Your Family

Center Console Boats Explained

Center console boats are a very popular choice for members and renters at Gulfstream Boat Club. We have center console boats in a variety of lengths. Interested in a fishing charter, sunset cruise, or other excursion on the Intracoastal? A center console boat is a perfect choice for all of the above. Let’s learn more about this versatile crossover boat, with plenty of room for friends and power for whatever outing you have in mind.

3 Key West Boats to look for in 2019!

For more than 30 years, Key West has built high-quality, high-value boats. Their boats offer uncompromised attention to safety, including positive flotation, in every model. Key West Boats feature no-wood construction, combined with lightweight coring materials and directional high strength glass. It’s a perfect partnership for Gulfstream Boat Club.

Meet our New Arrival at Gulfstream Boat Club

The Key West 24-foot center console is one of our favorite boats—so that’s why we have added a new one to the Gulfstream Boat Club fleet! Boattest.com says, “The Key West 239FS is the answer to the question of whether a boat can fish hard on Saturday and then capture family fun on the water on Sunday.”