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Veterans Day Events in Austin
Veteran’s Day is the time which the citizens of this grateful nation honor our enlisted and fallen veterans of the armed forces. On November 11th, the citizens of Austin will stand united with fellow Americans to remember family members that came home with...
Ownership Vs Rental: Calculating Boat Costs
Calculating the costs of boat ownership vs rental each present viable options depending on: your individual budget, the amount of time dedicated to spending on the water, and the type of watercraft you are interested in. To put this in layman’s terms, the end must...
Trick or Treating When You Live on a Houseboat
Living on a houseboat is not just a leisurely pastime. It’s a way of life to many on Lake Travis -- giving way to the peace and solitude far from the day to day hustle and bustle of life in a conventional house or apartment. So, holidays can often times pose a unique...
When Is The Best Time To Winterize Your Boat?
Shorter days and cooler nights are the tell-tale signs that summer boating season is winding down. Fall will soon be upon us, in all its colorful splendor, as the winter months are quickly approaching us. However, nestled among the tall cliffs, Lake Travis is one of...
How To Properly Change a Boat’s Oil
Properly changing your boat’s oil and filter should ideally be done every 100 hours of runtime. However, it’s most likely the single boat maintenance chore that gets neglected by far. That’s inevitably because it's a dirty job that seems too complicated. Especially if...
Top 5 Family Friendly Activities on Lake Travis
Lake Travis is irrefutably the most popular region to visit in the state of Texas. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a group of friends looking to party, or individuals involved in a corporate function; folks will always find something fun to do on Lake Travis. Its...
5 Texas Boating Laws You Need to Know
Owning or renting a boat can create some of the greatest fond memories that one could ever experience in their lifetime. However, it’s not without taking serious responsibility for yourself and passengers, the watercraft and fellow boaters, and the effects your...
Best Events on Lake Travis in August
Everyone knows Lake Travis for its exciting water recreation activities we love so much. But it’s far from the only entertainment available in Travis County. This diverse region offers events ranging from lakeside music on a cliff to a family friendly beachside water...
Storing Your Boat After a Day on the Lake
10 Step Checklist How to Store Your Boat After a Day on the Lake (Because new boaters and even seasoned pros sometimes need a friendly reminder) 1. Pumpout Pumping out your boat’s holding tank should be done every time you put your boat up after a day on the lake....
Does it Get Too Hot to Boat on Lake Travis in the Summer?
Summer has graced Lake Travis in all its glory with sunny days that are hot as Hades with stifling sticky humidity. The natives know what we’re talking about - you take a shower to cool down and wash off the sweat only to walk outside feeling like you’re wet from the...