Endless meetings, tight deadlines and long work hours can have a significant impact on our daily lives, leaving us wondering when we'll ever get a chance to truly enjoy life. Many people are now spending more time at work and struggle to balance their work and personal lives. But for those who love to boat, we can find solace out on the water! Check out why Firstmate Controls feels that boating is a great way to relax, rejuvenate and can be good for the soul.

BOATING IS AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
When you go on a boat ride, you have the opportunity to broaden your range of experiences by trying different types of water sports like fishing or water skiing. Learning new boating skills can be an empowering and educational experience. When you go on a boat trip, you will always have the opportunity to learn something new. Having a passion or hobby, such as boating, can contribute to your overall happiness. Plus, boating establishes a feeling of community on the water. Fellow boaters are known for being there to help one another and for offering words of advice.

BOATING ALLOWS YOU TO UNPLUG
In this digital age, we are always either sending a text message or checking our email inbox. Stress, insomnia, and depression have been connected to our inability to power down. When you head out for a boat ride, it’s the perfect excuse to unplug, even if it’s just for a few hours. The sense of peace and tranquility that can be restored to you while gently rocking on the waves is undeniable.

Think about watching a sunset on the water with your best friends, fishing for bluegill with your kids, or admiring the wildlife. Boat trips create bonding experiences with family and friends. The lasting memories you can make while on a boat trip are priceless.

BOATING CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH
There is proof that being near water can naturally help lower anxiety, leading to a healthier and more relaxed lifestyle. Boat trips keep you balanced. How many times have you become so consumed with work or school commitments that you neglected to set aside a day for some fun family boating? Going on a boat ride will help you keep your life in balance between work and play. And with proper use of sunscreen, a day in the sun allows our bodies to soak up a safe amount of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is an important vitamin that one needs in order to survive.

BOATING IS AN ADVENTURE!
Everyday on the water is different. And everyday, therefore, holds adventure those of us who slip the lines, turn the key and crease the waves with vessels great and small. We only have a limited number of days in each year's boating season, so don't waste any of them wondering what it would be like to boat on a different waterway or in a different state. Check out some new to you boating locations and embrace the adventure!

Now that you know some of the ways that boating is good for the soul, brush up on your boating skills and gear up for next boating season! Make your boating experience a breeze by getting a Firstmate boat lift remote control system installed on your lift. Not only will our marine electronic equipment make docking and launching easier, but it'll also help to prevent some of those tedious and expensive maintenance problems you deal with every year by keeping your boat, dock, and lift safe!

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