I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Discover Boating. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

Did you know Americans are taking to the water in record numbers; over 88 million adults participated in recreational boating at least once during the summer of 2013, which is one of the highest amounts or record. Facts from National Marine Manufacturers Association.

Seventy-one percent of US boat owners have an annual income of less than $100,000 and 95 percent of boats in the US are less than 26 feet. Facts from National Marine Manufacturers Association.

Ninety-one percent of Americans believe the benefits of children being on the water include, being outdoors, appreciating nature, disconnecting from technology, and spending quality time with family. Facts from Discover Boating/Kelton Research.

Recreational boating retail expenditures both new and pre-owned boats, trailers, engines, fuel, repair, storage, and accessories inkling taxes and insurance increased 3.2 percent in 2013 to over $36 billion dollars. Facts from National Marine Manufacturers Association. 

Our family will once again take to Missouri Ozark’s Lakes and Rivers beginning this weekend; creating the perfect relaxing time for Father’s Day.

I can’t think of a more relaxing time than being with family and friends as we gather at our area lake for some much-needed rest and relaxation; starting with the camping, hiking, boating as well as a spin on the jet skis. During our time on the water, we observe safety rules and regulations as always wear a life vest.

I’ve always felt the pull of the water, I’m perfectly content sitting in a relaxing chair with a glass of sweet tea and a good book listening to the water or watching the tide for hours. I think my first memory of being around the water was when our family visited Lake Michigan as a child. I can’t remember anything about this trip except I was in awe of the large body of water before me. My next memory is spent taking a road trip from Missouri to Kansas, our family rented a pop up camper pulled by our station wagon and let me tell you I don’t know how my parents held on for the duration of this trip with all 6 of us cooped up in the car {insert shiver} without air-conditioning. We join our Aunt, Uncle and cousins at the lake for a fun-filled week of family time and my first experience fishing from a small boat; I learned that summer you do not drink a large beverage before boarding a small boat and heading out at night to fish, enough said. As I became a teenager I started canoeing and tubing with my friends and their families and let me tell you that very first trip down our area river had me HOOKED. I seriously could not get enough of lazy afternoons floating down the river or creek with a fishing pole, yep makes life just about perfect. I had the pleasure of deep sea fishing once while I was in Washington State, this was an experience that left me thirsting for more. I can’t wait to someday fulfill my bucket wish list item of taking a cruise or twenty; I mean think of all the exciting places you can go all while aboard a ship and cruising from port to port.

What are you waiting for, pack up the family and head out for adventures on your area waterways; creating memories that will last a lifetime? Where will you’re boating adventures take you?

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Load up the car and slip on those summer swimsuits and shoes and pack your favorite summer novel because you’re headed for a fun day outdoors with family and friends. Don’t forget to pick up sunscreen, lifevests, your families favorite summertime snack foods and Pepsi cola and sports drinks.

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