Part of the joy of boating is taking in the scenery, but as a captain you don’t often have the luxury of soaking up your surroundings as you’re operating your vessel. But, when you’re ready to relax, throw a cast, or explore one of the many spoiler islands in the Indian River Lagoon you’ll need […]
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Boating, while one of the most relaxing and enjoyable pastimes in Central Florida, is also one of the most dangerous. As the premier boat club in Melbourne, Florida we believe that boater safety is one of the most important parts of boat club membership. We do our best to educate our members before they hit […]
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At 321 Boat Club we care very much about the Indian River Lagoon. The health of one of the most unique estuaries in the world is very important to us, which is why every year at the beginning of summer we like to remind our members of ways that they can help preserve this delicate […]
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Being a new parent brings many challenges, and if you are a boater, one of those challenges will be how to safely boat around with your new baby on board. The good news is there aren’t any reasons why you can’t go out and enjoy a boat ride with a healthy baby as long as […]
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Shoes aren’t your first thought about enjoying the boat with family and friends. However, it is an important part of ensuring safety while boating. Fancy dress shoes are obviously not the safest choice for a slippery boat, but what about boat shoes? People began making a fashion statement of deck shoes, wearing them as part […]
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While you’ve been enjoying the warm waters around the Banana and Indian Rivers with your membership at 321 Boat Club, you might be thinking about buying your own boat. Part of owning a boat is insuring it, and it is a significant cost you should be considering when working out your budget whether you’re shopping […]
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Talking about water safety isn’t an attempt to be a buzz-kill, rather an effort to help ensure that your water fun remains that – fun. A report from a few years ago cited that 85% of drowning victims were not wearing life jackets, that’s a big number. Watching the kids is a full-time job, these […]
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Pontoon boats are the most versatile boats available as they are a perfect for a wide variety of activities. No matter what kind of activity you are interested in, a pontoon boat can most likely satisfy your needs. This is why these boats are so popular among groups and families. When going out on the […]
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As the old saying goes, the two best days for a boat owner is the day they buy the boat, and the day they sell the boat. While it seems like fun to own a boat of your own, there are several challenges involved in boat ownership. But there is a safe alternative that will […]
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There are many advantages to taking a boat out on the water for the day. This is even more true when it comes to boating on the Indian River Lagoon. Made up of the Mosquito Lagoon, the Banana River, and the Indian River, and serving as a part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, the Indian […]
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The bottlenose dolphin is one of the most popular and well-known creatures of the sea. A trip to a facility where bottlenose dolphins reside will undoubtedly feature a bottlenose dolphin show where these intelligent mammals perform complex tricks guided by human trainers. While kids and adults alike enjoy seeing these dolphins display their skills in […]
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Centuries of sailing have brought with it many superstitions that are sometimes carried on today. While these superstitions, and the origin of them, may seem absurd to some, they are an important part of the history of boating. Most of these superstitions began centuries ago when goods that were exchanged across an ocean had to […]
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