
Florida is the Boating State of the Nation according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
With over 1.2 Billion $ Spent annually the Sundshine State is at the top of the list followed by Textas ($ 906 Million), and California ($ 417 million) in anual expenditure. With countless lakes, rivers and two coasts within an hour drive there are plenty of locations to set sail.
If you don't own a boat, rent one. For example you an start your excursion on the St. Johns river at Debary's Highbanks marina.