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December 2014 Blog Archive

A Taste of Summer with Winter Boat Shows
A Taste of Summer with Winter Boat Shows Tue, Dec 30, 2014 The weather outside may be frightful… but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a relaxing, nautical afternoon indoors! Boat shows go on all year, but winter might just be the perfect time to take in the sights, sounds, and experiences of one close to yo... Read More

Our New Year’s Resolutions
Our New Year’s Resolutions Tue, Dec 30, 2014 We’re approaching the end of our year here at Monterey! As we jump into 2015, we’re putting together our resolutions for a great year, both in the water and out. Read More

The Boating Offseason – 3 Tips For Staying In Touch
The Boating Offseason – 3 Tips For Staying In Touch Sat, Dec 27, 2014 When colder winter weather keeps you off the water, there’s no need to feel detached from boating altogether! Try these simple ways to stay in touch with the sport, even if it’ll be a few months before you can really enjoy it. Read More

A Taste of Summer with Winter Boat Shows
A Taste of Summer with Winter Boat Shows Sat, Dec 20, 2014 The weather outside may be frightful… but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a relaxing, nautical afternoon indoors! Boat shows go on all year, but winter might just be the perfect time to take in the sights, sounds, and experiences of one close to yo... Read More

Tropical Holidays: A Puerto Rican Getaway
Tropical Holidays: A Puerto Rican Getaway Fri, Dec 19, 2014 Surrounded on all sides by warm Caribbean waters, Puerto Rico’s a tropical destination fit for any winter getaway. It’s also got prime boating water all year round. Read on to see if the world-loved island has something in store for you and your fami... Read More

Holiday Inspiration: The Most Impressive Light Displays
Holiday Inspiration: The Most Impressive Light Displays Thu, Dec 18, 2014 Are you having trouble with finding the perfect holiday light configuration? Worry not—we’ve got some inspiration. Guinness World Records recently awarded the Gay family of Union Vale, New York the record for most Christmas lights on a residential pa... Read More

Home for the Holidays: Coastal-Themed Decor
Home for the Holidays: Coastal-Themed Decor Sun, Dec 14, 2014 Can't take your boat out for the holidays? The next best thing might just be a boat-themed scheme for your indoor decorations. We looked around and found our favorite picks for a nautical holiday. Read More

The Gift of the Season: A Monterey Boat
The Gift of the Season: A Monterey Boat Fri, Dec 12, 2014 We hope you’re having a terrific holiday season! All of us have been new to boating at some point in our lives, so we’re all familiar with the feeling: you like the boating lifestyle, and you know you want one, but you’re just waiting for the rig... Read More

Meet Joe Our Dealer Spot Light for December
Meet Joe Our Dealer Spot Light for December Wed, Dec 10, 2014 Joe with Mount Dora Boating Center is in our Dealer Spot Light for December. Joe has shown the true holiday spirit this year, giving to his community. Read More

Boaters' Gift Guide: Gear for the New Year
Boaters' Gift Guide: Gear for the New Year Fri, Dec 05, 2014 With the holidays quickly approaching, we have another quick gift guide for you if you’re stumped on what to get for the boater in your life. This time we’re covering gear-centered items. Any of these suggestions can be found at our online store, so ... Read More

USCG Auxiliary Celebrates 75 Years
USCG Auxiliary Celebrates 75 Years Wed, Dec 03, 2014 In 1939, US Congress established the United States Coast Guard Reserve, later known as the USCG Auxiliary. This all-volunteer force was created to assist the Coast Guard in all of its missions, with the exception of those that required direct law enf... Read More

Black Friday, Five Centuries Ago
Black Friday, Five Centuries Ago Tue, Dec 02, 2014 Black Friday is today, November 28th this year, and we’re expecting to see the usual crowds hustling to get the best deals on tech, toys and clothes. Read More

Giving Thanks and Giving Back
Giving Thanks and Giving Back Mon, Dec 01, 2014 Happy Thanksgiving! Here at Monterey, we know the importance of getting together as a family this holiday season. Read More