Scuttlebutt Magazine - February 2008 - (Page 20) Page 20 • February 2008 www.scuttlebutt.com Survey ranks boating among top stress-bustsers Mile marker 791 • Across from Red Wing MN and kayaks to cruisers and If you are seeking to large yachts. get away from the daily The survey of 1,061 grind, then let your hair American households down and get on a boat. found that the most popuAccording to a 2005 lar boat-related activity is survey conducted by the relaxing with family and National Marine friends, followed by fishManufacturers Association, boating ranks ing , cruising and waterskiing. among the top three stress-relieving –––––––––––––––– “When you activities, along Boating ranks step onto a boat, you leave the with road trips among the world of what and exercise. you have to do Half of top three stress- and enter a respondents world of what who enjoy or relieving you want to have been boating said the best activities, along do,” said Steve Tadd, director of thing about boating is that it with road trips Discover Boating prolets them spend and exercise. grams at the time in nature –––––––––––––––– NMMA. “We and the outknow that 90 percent of doors, while 25 percent Americans live less than said it offers an escape an hour from a navigable from daily life. body of water, making the The NMMA reports boating lifestyle accessible that nearly 70 million no matter what part of the Americans participated in country you live in.” boating in 2004, an estiReady to relax on a mated increase of 300,000 boat? Tadd offers four simfrom 2003. What's more, the number of boats on the ple steps to finding a boat that’s right for you. nation's waterways grew 1. Think about what to nearly 18 million in you want to do with your 2004, ranging from canoes boat. Whether it's fishing, water sports or cruising, there's a boat that will meet your needs. Narrow down your choice to one or two specific categories. 2. Go to a boat show. Meet and chat with boat dealers at the show to learn more about the choices and models available. 3. Find local dealers who sell the brands you’ve chosen. Visit the boat dealer and ask for a test ride. Select the dealer who goes the extra mile and who makes it clear that the dealership will be with you after the sale, too. If you are undecided between two models or brands, buy the boat from the dealer who gives you a sense of confidence. 4. Take a boater education course before using your boat. 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