August 2014 Blog Archive
Labor Day Boating on Your Monterey
Fri, Aug 29, 2014
On September 5th 1882, New York City first celebrated Labor Day, a day that working men and women could enjoy time off work with their families and take part in citywide festivities. Today, we look forward to the holiday as an official summer sendoff... Read More
Scuba Diving: How to Get Started
Sat, Aug 23, 2014
Being out on the open water is something everyone should experience at least once-it's the reason we all became boaters! Whether you're by a metropolitan bay or a tropical resort, steering your way through gentle foamy water and basking in the aftern... Read More
Monterey Boats Awards Top Performing Dealers for 2014
Fri, Aug 22, 2014
WILLISTON, FL - Monterey Boats recently awarded its Top Sales Performing Dealers for the 2014 Model Year during their annual Dealer Conference held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Florida. Read More
Family Fun on Your Monterey Boat
Mon, Aug 18, 2014
August is Family Fun Month! As summer's starting to wind down and the kids are about to go back to school, it's the perfect time to fit some family time into your schedule. Check out these kid-friendly activities you can do on the water this summer. Read More
Boating Folklore: The Bermuda Triangle
Sat, Aug 16, 2014
Boating folklore isn't something new to us-sirens, the Lost City of Atlantis, even the Loch Ness Monster have all made their way into the culture of boaters around the world. Most of us write these stories off as just that-stories, nothing with any w... Read More
Watching The Clouds: A Boating Guide
Fri, Aug 15, 2014
As boaters and outdoor enthusiasts, we diligently check weather updates before we go out, plan our days around possible stormy weather, and bring our radios and GPS systems on board to ensure a smooth trip. But no matter how prepared we are, getting ... Read More
Chatham, Massachusetts: A Town Changed by Sharks
Tue, Aug 12, 2014
In honor of Discovery Channel's Shark Week, which kicks off August 10th, we're taking a look at one town whose reputation has been changed by an increase in great white shark sightings-for the better! Read More
Fueling Up: Expect Lower Gas Prices This Fall
Sun, Aug 10, 2014
We're no stranger to high summer fuel prices-last month saw the highest Fourth of July numbers since 2008-but boaters might be able to breathe a sigh of relief in the coming months. According to USA Today, this year's August 1st prices were the lowes... Read More
Living and Boating In The United States
Wed, Aug 06, 2014
We can't always decide where we live. Sure, the decision is ultimately ours, but sometimes work and other commitments end up dictating our homes for us. But if you could choose to live anywhere, we bet it would be a place with lots of sun, water, and... Read More
The Coast Guard: Celebrating the U.S. Naval Watchmen
Mon, Aug 04, 2014
Here at Monterey, we know how important the Coast Guard is to boaters everywhere. As a body, members rescue lost boaters, monitor foreign waters, investigate water pollution and screen our boats for vessel safety. In honor of Coast Guard Day on Augus... Read More