I was talking to a boat broker the other day and I ask him how boat sales were going.  He quickly responded and let me know that he did not sell boats but lifestyles!  I thought for a minute, smiled and said I believe you have hit it square on the head.  It was a pleasure spending time with him and enjoyed his view on boating.  

Boating lifestyles is exactly what boating is all about whether you own a canoe or motor yacht. In my experience, boaters are a wonderful group and anxious to help other boaters and share this lifestyle.  In this article and the other two we are going to examine different types of boating and where your boating lifestyle may lead you and when to start planning for your new adventure.

This is my opinion of boating lifestyles and the ones we will be discussing:    

1.	Weekend Warrior
2.	Weekend Socialite
3.	Family Dream Vacation
4.	Island Hopper
5.	Long Range Cruiser

Weekend Warrior:

This would be the entry level into the boating lifestyle. You know this type well.  They show up at the dock on the weekend with a cooler full of there favorite beverage, food and supplies and head to the local hot spot where all the activities are. A local beach, waterfront pub or restaurant where everybody gathers to show off there boats and there cargo.  This lifestyle is open to about anything that floats and they know how to have a great time.  If you are ever in the Charleston Area put your boat in at one of the local landings and head to Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant, Folly Beach Inlet, or Capers Island, there you will see some great entertainment, excellent swimming, sunning or just walking the beach meeting friends but no matter what you will have a large time. No appointment necessary just come on in just like the song Red Neck Yacht club, anchor your boat or run her up on the beach but come on in because the sun is hot and the people are friendly. I am Captain Dale Adcox with Yacht Masters and I can be reached at 
captdale@yachtmasters1.com.  Safe Boating and come join us.
