Boating is fun, blissfully relaxing, exhilarating – and to do it right, you need a boat, good boating equipment, good personal gear and the know-how of boating. Boating conjures up many images: from lazy summer afternoons on a lake or river, to cruising on the high seas; and for some enthusiasts the excitement of a winter frost-bite series of races. To do boating right, you need to decide what kind of boat is best for you – your interests, your location and budget.