What To Pack in Your Boat Bag
We would all like to think our fun-filled boating excursions will always be perfect and without incident. But the truth is, accidents happen when you least it expect them. And when they do we are often frightened, confused and in a state of shock. For this reason, prepared boaters carry a boat bag onboard. You…
Read More10 Tips for Your First Time Renting a Boat
But before rushing into a boat rental, take the time to do it right. Use these 10 valuable tips to successfully plan ahead for that first boat rental trip – so your excursion will be a success from start to finish! Weather reports and water levels Know the current weather prior to boat rental and plan accordingly.…
Read MorePersonal Watercraft 101: Types & Uses
When folks think of watercraft, they tend to think primarily of boats. But if you have excluded personal watercraft (PWC), you have missed the big picture and limited your fun significantly. To broaden your scope, we would like to give you a crash course in personal watercraft 101: types and uses. A PWC is a jet propelled…
Read MoreHow to Choose The Right Boat to Rent
Finally, your day off is rapidly approaching and you are totally pumped up to unleash the water animal inside of you. All there is left to do is to gather up the guys and gals, pack up the essentials and figure out how to choose the right boat to rent. That’s why Northshore Marina boat rental created…
Read MoreWhere Does The Water In Lake Travis Come From?
In 1942, the Lower Colorado River Authority started construction of the Mansfield Dam, forming a reservoir we know today as Lake Travis. The purpose of Lake Travis is to provide water supply, generate electric power, recreation opportunities and flood control to the region – but it’s not the only one of its kind. Lake Travis is part of…
Read MoreLiving in a Houseboat – Lake Travis Edition
Houseboat Life Houseboats are a common scene on Lake Travis for vacationers, weekend warriors, and retirees alike. For hundreds of patrons, however, houseboat living is their way of life all year long. They have chosen to give up the standard land-lover abode for the adventure and tranquility of houseboat living on beautiful Lake Travis. Perhaps this is…
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